Last updated : Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Introduction
The Liverpool Sunday League is an amateur football league in Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1908 and is currently the largest Sunday league in the country, with over 400 teams competing in 16 divisions.
The league is divided into two geographical sections, the Liverpool Section and the District Section. The Liverpool Section has 12 divisions, while the District Section has 4 divisions.
The league is affiliated to the Liverpool FA and follows the Laws of the Game as laid down by FIFA.
The season runs from September to May, with each team playing 20 matches. The top teams in each division are promoted, while the bottom teams are relegated.
History
The Liverpool Sunday League was founded in 1908 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first season saw 12 teams compete, and the league has since grown to become the largest Sunday league in the country.
The league has produced a number of professional footballers, including Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, and Robbie Fowler. Gerrard and Carragher both played for the Whiston Juniors team in the league, while Fowler played for the Croxteth Colts.
Notable players
Sources
- Liverpool & District Sunday League - TeamStats
- 11v11 - Liverpool FA
- Merseyrail Business Houses Football League - Full-Time
