Last updated : Thursday, 27 June 2024
Lichfield League
The Lichfield League is an amateur football league in the West Midlands, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently has over 100 teams competing in its various divisions.
History
The Lichfield League was founded in 1921 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The inaugural season consisted of just four teams, but the league has since grown to become one of the largest amateur leagues in the West Midlands.
The league has been home to some notable teams over the years, including Lichfield City, who won the FA Amateur Cup in 1959. The league has also produced a number of professional footballers, including former England internationals Peter Shilton and David Platt.
Divisions
The Lichfield League currently has seven divisions:
- Premier Division
- Division One
- Division Two
- Division Three
- Division Four
- Division Five
- Division Six
The top two teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the next lower division.
How to join
To join the Lichfield League, teams must contact the league secretary. The league secretary can be found on the league website: https://www.teamstats.net
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