Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Essex Veterans League
The Essex Veterans League is an amateur football league for players over the age of 35. It was founded in 1993 as a sub-section of the Mid-Essex League, before becoming an independent league in 2002.
The league currently has 86 teams playing in nine divisions, as well as five over-45 divisions. The teams are spread across Essex, from Southend in the south east to Walthamstow in the north.
History
The Essex Veterans League was founded in 1993 by a group of football enthusiasts who wanted to provide a competitive environment for players over the age of 35. The league started with just four divisions, but has since grown to its current size of 14 divisions.
The league has been successful in providing a fun and competitive environment for players of all abilities. In recent years, the league has also become increasingly diverse, with teams from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
Current Season
The current season of the Essex Veterans League started in September 2022 and is scheduled to end in May 2023. The league is currently being led by the Alex, who are unbeaten in their first five games.
The other teams challenging for the title include the Catholic United, Atletico Trotters, and Summers Athletic. The relegation battle is also shaping up to be close, with several teams in danger of dropping down to Division One.
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