Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
London and Kent Suburban Football League
The London and Kent Suburban Football League is an amateur football league in England. It was founded in 1903 and currently has over 200 clubs in its membership. The league is divided into a number of divisions, with the top division being the Premier Division. The league champions are promoted to the Kent League, while the bottom two teams in the Premier Division are relegated to Division One.
History
The London and Kent Suburban Football League was founded in 1903 by a group of clubs from the London and Kent area. The league's first season consisted of just eight teams, but it has since grown to become one of the largest amateur football leagues in England.
The league has been home to some famous players over the years, including Terry Venables, Alan Shearer, and David Beckham. Venables played for Leytonstone in the league in the early 1960s, while Shearer and Beckham both played for Welling United in the 1980s.
Current Structure
The London and Kent Suburban Football League is currently divided into 10 divisions, with the top division being the Premier Division. The Premier Division is followed by Division One, Division Two, Division Three, and Division Four. The bottom two divisions are Division Five and Division Six.
The league champions are promoted to the Kent League, while the bottom two teams in the Premier Division are relegated to Division One. The bottom two teams in Division One are relegated to Division Two, and the bottom two teams in Division Two are relegated to Division Three.
