Last updated : Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Greater Manchester Women's Football League
The Greater Manchester Women's Football League (GMWFA) is an amateur women's football league in Greater Manchester, England. It is run by a league committee and matches are played on Sunday afternoons. The league is at levels 7 and 8 of the women's pyramid.
History
The GMWFA was founded in 1992 and has grown to over 20 clubs. The league is divided into four divisions: Premier, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three. The top two teams from each division are promoted to the next level, while the bottom two teams are relegated.
Promotion
The top two teams from the Premier Division are promoted to the North West Women's Regional Football League; Division 1 (North and South). The top two teams from Division One are promoted to the Premier Division.
Domestic cup(s)
The GMWFA also has a domestic cup competition, the Challenge Cup. The cup is open to all teams in the league and is played on a knock-out basis.
Sources
- Greater Manchester Women's Football League (Wikipedia)
- Greater Manchester Women's Football League (Everton FAWSL)
- Greater Manchester Women's Football League (Full-Time)
