Last updated : Sunday, 17 September 2023
Introduction
The ECFA London Region is an amateur football league affiliated with the English Football Association (FA). It is one of the largest amateur football leagues in the UK, with over 1,000 teams competing in a variety of divisions.
The league was founded in 1920 and is based in London, England. It is open to all teams, regardless of age, gender, or ability.
The ECFA London Region offers a variety of competitions, including:
- Men's leagues
- Women's leagues
- Youth leagues
- Futsal leagues
The league also offers a variety of cup competitions, including:
- The ECFA London Cup
- The ECFA London Senior Cup
- The ECFA London Junior Cup
Season structure
The ECFA London Region season runs from September to May. The season is divided into two halves, with a winter break in December and January.
The league uses a league format, with teams playing each other home and away. The top teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the bottom teams are relegated to the next division.
The league also has a cup competition, which is played in knockout format. The winner of the cup competition qualifies for the FA Vase, which is a national competition for amateur football teams.
