Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Gateshead And District Sunday League
The Gateshead And District Sunday League is an amateur football league based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently consists of 10 divisions.
The league is affiliated to the Durham County Football Association. The current champions are Washington North Biddick CSFC, who won the Premier Division in the 2021-2022 season.
History
The Gateshead And District Sunday League was founded in 1921. The inaugural season consisted of just 6 teams, but the league has since grown to become one of the largest Sunday leagues in the North East of England.
The league has been disrupted by two world wars, but it has always resumed after each conflict. The league has also had to deal with financial difficulties in recent years, but it has managed to survive and continue to provide a competitive footballing outlet for amateur players in the Gateshead area.
Structure
The Gateshead And District Sunday League currently consists of 10 divisions:
- Premier Division
- Division 1
- Division 2
- Division 3
- Division 4
- Division 5
- Division 6
- Division 7
- Division 8
- Division 9
- Division 10
The top two teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the next division.
Cup competitions
The Gateshead And District Sunday League also runs a number of cup competitions, including:
- The FA Sunday Cup
- The Durham County Sunday Cup
- The Gateshead Senior Cup
- The Gateshead Junior Cup
- The Gateshead Veterans Cup
The FA Sunday Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league. It is open to all teams in the league, and the winner qualifies for the FA Vase.
Sources
- Gateshead and District Sunday League (Chronicle Live)
- Gateshead & District Sunday League (Full-Time)
- Gateshead & District Sunday League (TeamStats)
