Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Crawley And District Youth League / Mid Sussex
The Crawley And District Youth League / Mid Sussex is an amateur football league for players under the age of 18 in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England.
The league was founded in 1974 and currently has over 100 teams competing in a variety of age groups, from Under-7s to Under-18s. The league is affiliated to the Sussex County Football Association and follows its rules and regulations.
History
The Crawley And District Youth League / Mid Sussex was founded in 1974 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just a few teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams competing.
The league is affiliated to the Sussex County Football Association and follows its rules and regulations. This ensures that the league is run in a fair and organized manner.
Structure
The Crawley And District Youth League / Mid Sussex is divided into a number of divisions, depending on the age of the players. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by Division 1, Division 2, and so on.
Each division has a set number of teams, and teams play each other home and away. The teams at the top of each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the teams at the bottom are relegated to the next division.
Cup competitions
In addition to the league competition, the Crawley And District Youth League / Mid Sussex also runs a number of cup competitions. These include the League Cup, the Challenge Cup, and the Floodlit Cup.
The League Cup is open to all teams in the league, while the Challenge Cup is only open to teams in the Premier Division and Division 1. The Floodlit Cup is a knockout competition that is played in the winter months.
Sources
- Mid Sussex Youth & Minor Football League / Crawley & District Youth Football League (TeamStats)
- County Leagues (Sussex County FA)
- Mid Sussex Youth Football League (Full-Time)
