Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Leicester Sunday Football League
The Leicester Sunday Football League is an amateur football league based in Leicester, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently consists of 11 divisions, with over 200 teams competing. The league is affiliated to the Leicestershire FA.
History
The Leicester Sunday Football League was founded in 1921 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league initially consisted of just four divisions, but it has since grown to become one of the largest Sunday leagues in the country.
The league has been home to some notable players over the years, including former Leicester City and England international Gary Lineker. Lineker played for the league side Blaby & Whetstone Wanderers in the early 1970s.
Divisions
The Leicester Sunday Football League currently consists of the following divisions:
- AB Window Cleaning Premier Division
- The Stirrup Cup Division 1
- Fish it Baits Division 2
- The Plough East Goscote Division 3
- Gayford Memorial Invitational Trophy
- Hardings Transport Cup
- J.D. Berrington Divisional Cup
- Ryder Transport Cup
- JD Thomas League Cup
- Division 9
- Division 10
- Division 11
Source
- Leicester Sunday Football League | League Details
- County Leagues - Leicestershire & Rutland County FA
- Leicester & Charnwood Sunday Football League - Anstey Sports Bar Premier Division
