Last updated : Sunday, 23 June 2024
Introduction
The Croydon Municipal Sunday Football League (CMSFL) is an amateur football league based in and around Croydon, Surrey, England. It was founded in 1920 and currently has 28 teams playing across three divisions.
The CMSFL is affiliated to the Surrey County Football Association and is a FA Respect Commended League. This means that it has been recognised by the Football Association for its commitment to promoting good sportsmanship and fair play.
Competition Structure
The CMSFL season runs from September to May. The league is divided into three divisions: the Michael Donovan Premier Division, Division One, and Division Two. Each division plays a round-robin format, with each team playing each other team once. The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the next division.
The CMSFL also has a cup competition, the CMSFL Challenge Cup. The Challenge Cup is open to all teams in the league and is played in a knockout format.
Recent Season
The 2022-23 season was the 103rd season of the CMSFL. The Michael Donovan Premier Division was won by Addiscombe Casuals, who finished the season unbeaten. Division One was won by Albo United, and Division Two was won by Bosjam First.
The CMSFL Challenge Cup was won by Croydon JFC, who defeated Selsdon Town in the final.