Last updated : Friday, 15 September 2023
Durham County FA 7-a-side League
The Durham County FA 7-a-side League is an amateur football league based in County Durham, England. It is affiliated to the Durham County Football Association and is open to teams of all abilities.
History
The league was founded in 2001 and currently has over 60 teams competing in three divisions. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by the Division One and the Division Two.
The league is played on a Wednesday evening during the winter months, with matches taking place at various venues across County Durham.
Teams
The teams in the league are a mix of local businesses, social clubs, and groups of friends. There are no age restrictions, so teams can be made up of players of all ages.
Some of the teams that have played in the league in the past include:
Format
The league is played in 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 league also has a cup competition, which is open to all teams in the league. The cup competition is played in a knockout format, with the winners of the cup being crowned champions.
