Last updated : Saturday, 16 September 2023
Independent South Essex Sunday Football League
The Independent South Essex Sunday Football League is an amateur football league based in Essex, England. It was founded in 1892 and is currently in its 131st season. The league is divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and Division One.
The league is affiliated with the Essex County Football Association and is a member of the National Sunday League. The league has a reputation for being one of the most competitive Sunday leagues in the country.
History
The Independent South Essex Sunday Football League was founded in 1892 by a group of amateur footballers who wanted to play competitive football on Sundays. The league started with just a few teams, but it quickly grew in popularity. By the early 1900s, the league had over 50 teams competing.
The league was suspended during both World Wars, but it resumed after each war. In the 1950s, the league became affiliated with the Essex County Football Association and the National Sunday League. This helped to raise the profile of the league and attract more teams.
The Independent South Essex Sunday Football League is now one of the most competitive Sunday leagues in the country. The league has produced a number of professional footballers, including former England internationals John Terry and Frank Lampard.
Structure
The Independent South Essex Sunday Football League is divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and Division One. The Premier Division has 16 teams, while Division One has 14 teams. The teams play each other twice in a season, once at home and once away.
The top two teams in the Premier Division are promoted to the Essex Senior League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division One. The top two teams in Division One are promoted to the Premier Division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the Essex Amateur Football League.
Rules
The Independent South Essex Sunday Football League follows the rules of the Football Association. The games are played on 11-a-side pitches and the matches are 90 minutes long.
The league has a number of its own rules, including a rule that no player can be registered for more than one team in the league. The league also has a strict discipline policy and players can be suspended for foul play or other offenses.
