Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Derbyshire Football League
The Derbyshire Football League is an amateur football league in Derbyshire, England. It is affiliated to the Derbyshire County Football Association.
History
The Derbyshire Football League was founded in 1889. The inaugural season featured 10 teams, and the first champions were Heanor Town.
The league has undergone several changes over the years, including the introduction of a reserve division in 1921, and the creation of a women's league in 1993.
The current champions are Belper Town, who won the title in 2022-23.
Structure
The Derbyshire Football League consists of two divisions: the Premier Division and the Division One. The Premier Division is the top flight of the league, and is currently contested by 18 teams. The Division One is the second tier, and is currently contested by 16 teams.
The top two teams in the Premier Division are promoted to the Northern Counties East League Division One, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the Division One. The top two teams in the Division One are promoted to the Premier Division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the Derbyshire County Football Association Senior League.
Cup competitions
The Derbyshire Football League also organizes a number of cup competitions, including the Derbyshire Senior Cup, the Derbyshire Junior Cup, and the Derbyshire Challenge Cup.
The Derbyshire Senior Cup is the oldest cup competition in the league, and has been played since 1889. The current holders are Belper Town.
The Derbyshire Junior Cup is open to teams in the Premier Division and Division One. The current holders are Sandiacre Town.
The Derbyshire Challenge Cup is open to all teams in the league. The current holders are Ilkeston Town.
Sources
- Derbyshire FA - Leagues & Clubs
- Derbyshire Football League - Full-Time
- North Derbyshire Youth Football League
