Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Durham and District Sunday League
The Durham and District Sunday League is an amateur football league in County Durham, England. It was founded in 1921 and is currently the largest Sunday league in the county, with over 100 teams competing in various divisions.
History
The league was founded in 1921 by two of its founding members, Swinburne College and Maddison Road. The league's headquarters are located at the Gateshead Sports Centre.
Structure
The league is divided into four divisions: Premier Division, First Division, Second Division, and Third Division. Each division has 12 teams. The top two teams from each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the next lower division.
Season
The league season runs from September to May. Each team plays each other team in their division twice, once at home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season is the champion.
Cup competitions
The league also organizes several cup competitions, including the Alan Smith Trophy, the League Cup, and the Challenge Cup.
