Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
East Manchester Junior Football League (EMJFL)
The East Manchester Junior Football League (EMJFL) is an amateur football league in East Manchester, England. It was founded in 1972 and currently has over 300 teams playing in its leagues.
History
The EMJFL was founded in 1972 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 over 300 teams.
The EMJFL is a member of the Lancashire Junior Football League (LJFL) and the Football Association (FA). The league's teams compete in a variety of age groups, from Under-7s to Under-18s.
League Structure
The EMJFL is divided into three divisions: Division One, Division Two, and Division Three. The top four teams in Division One at the end of the season are promoted to the LJFL, while the bottom four teams in Division Three are relegated to the Manchester Junior Football League.
The EMJFL also has a cup competition, the EMJFL Cup. The cup is open to all teams in the league and is played in a knockout format.
