Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur Football League
The Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur Football League (L&C AFL) is an English association football league founded in 1909. It is the biggest of the open age Saturday afternoon men's leagues in the region, having seven divisions in operation as of the 2023/24 season.
History
The L&C AFL was founded in 1909 by a group of clubs in the Greater Manchester and northern Cheshire areas. The league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 75 member clubs.
The league has been home to some famous players over the years, including former Manchester United and England stars Gary Neville and Paul Scholes.
Structure
The L&C AFL consists of seven divisions: Premier Division, Division One, Division Two, Division Three, Division A, Division B, and Division C. The Premier Division is the top division, and the Division C is the lowest division.
The league also has a number of cup competitions, including the Rhodes Cup, the Wray Cup, the Whitehead Cup, and the Hellawell Shield.
Recent seasons
The 2022/23 season was won by Abacus Media in the Premier Division, with AFC Monton finishing as runners-up. In Division One, the title was won by Chadderton Park Sports Club, with Hattersley finishing as runners-up.
The 2023/24 season is currently underway.
