Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
Lazarou Cardiff Sunday Football League
Lazarou Cardiff Sunday Football League is an amateur football league in Cardiff, Wales. It was founded in 1970 and currently has 30 teams competing in three divisions. The league is named after its sponsor, Lazarou Group, a local construction company.
History
Lazarou Cardiff Sunday Football League was founded in 1970 by a group of friends who wanted to create a competitive football league for amateur players in Cardiff. The league quickly grew in popularity and now has over 300 players competing in three divisions.
The league has been sponsored by Lazarou Group since 2000. Lazarou Group is a local construction company that is committed to supporting local sports teams. The company's sponsorship has helped to make Lazarou Cardiff Sunday Football League one of the most successful amateur football leagues in Wales.
Divisions
Lazarou Cardiff Sunday Football League has three divisions: Premier Division, Division One, and Division Two. The Premier Division is the top division and is the most competitive. Division One is the second division and is followed by Division Two.
The teams in each division play each other twice during the season, once at home and once away. The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the lower division.
Cup Competitions
Lazarou Cardiff Sunday Football League also organizes a number of cup competitions, including the Lazarou Cup, the Charity Cup, and the President's Cup. The Lazarou Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league and is contested by the top teams in the Premier Division. The Charity Cup is a knockout competition that is open to all teams in the league. The President's Cup is a friendly cup competition that is played at the end of the season.
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