Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
East Riding Amateur Football League
The East Riding Amateur Football League (ERAFL) is an amateur football league in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1920 and currently has over 100 clubs affiliated to it. The league is divided into a number of divisions, with the Premier Division being the top tier.
History
The ERAFL was founded in 1920 by a group of amateur football clubs in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The league initially had just two divisions, but it has since expanded to include a number of other divisions. The Premier Division was introduced in 1990 and is currently the top tier of the league.
The ERAFL has produced a number of professional footballers over the years, including former Hull City and England international Dean Windass. The league also has a strong tradition of youth development and has produced a number of young players who have gone on to play professional football.
Current Structure
The ERAFL currently has 10 divisions, with the Premier Division being the top tier. The other divisions are Division One, Division Two, Division Three, Division Four, Division Five, Division Six, Division Seven, Division Eight, and Division Nine.
The Premier Division is contested by 14 clubs and is played on a home and away basis. The top two teams at the end of the season are promoted to the Humber Premier League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division One.
The other divisions are also played on a home and away basis. The top two teams in each division are promoted to the division above them, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the division below them.