Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Medway Messenger Sunday Football League
The Medway Messenger Sunday Football League is an amateur football league based in Medway, England. It was founded in 1973 and currently has over 100 teams competing in 11 divisions.
History
The Medway Messenger Sunday Football League was founded in 1973 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league initially had just four divisions, but it has since grown to include 11 divisions.
The league is named after the Medway Messenger, a local newspaper that has been covering the league since its inception. The newspaper provides regular coverage of the league, including match reports, league tables, and player profiles.
Divisions
The Medway Messenger Sunday Football League currently has 11 divisions:
- Division One
- Division Two
- Division Three
- Division Four
- Division Five
- Division Six
- Division Seven
- Division Eight
- Division Nine
- Division 10
- Division 11
- Reserve Division
The top two teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the previous division.
Cup competitions
The Medway Messenger Sunday Football League also organizes a number of cup competitions, including:
- The Medway Messenger Cup
- The Medway Messenger Challenge Cup
- The Medway Messenger Plate
- The Medway Messenger Shield
- The Medway Messenger Trophy
The winners of these cup competitions qualify for the Kent Sunday League Cup competition.
Sources
- Medway Messenger Sunday Football League (Medway Council)
- Medway Area Sunday Football League (Full-Time)
- MMSFL - Medway Messenger Sunday Football League (Facebook)
