Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Doncaster Rovers Sunday Football League
The Doncaster Rovers Sunday Football League is an amateur football league based in Doncaster, England. It was founded in 1974 and currently has 34 teams competing in four divisions. The league is affiliated to the Sheffield & District Sunday League.
History
The Doncaster Rovers Sunday Football League was founded in 1974 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just 10 teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has 34 teams competing in four divisions.
The league is named after Doncaster Rovers Football Club, the local professional team. The league's motto is "Playing the Rovers Way", which reflects the club's commitment to promoting fair play and sportsmanship.
Format
The Doncaster Rovers Sunday Football League is a league of 11-a-side football. The season runs from September to April, with each team playing each other team in their division twice. 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 lower division.
The league also has a cup competition, the Doncaster Rovers Sunday Football League Cup. The cup competition is open to all teams in the league and is played in a knockout format. The cup winner is awarded the Doncaster Rovers Sunday Football League Cup.
Venues
The Doncaster Rovers Sunday Football League matches are played at a variety of venues in Doncaster. Some of the most popular venues include:
- Balby Sports Complex
- Brodsworth Welfare Recreation Ground
- Edlington Welfare Recreation Ground
- Meadow Lane
- Pike Lane
Sources
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