Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Metro League
The Metro League is an amateur football league in the south-east of England. It was founded in 1949 and is currently divided into two divisions: the Ron Pope Premier Division and the John Pitts Senior Division.
The league is affiliated to the Football Association and its clubs are eligible to enter the FA Vase and the FA Amateur Cup.
History
The Metro League was founded in 1949 by a group of clubs who were dissatisfied with the existing amateur football leagues in the south-east of England. The league's first season consisted of 14 clubs and was won by Ilford.
The Metro League has grown steadily over the years and now consists of over 50 clubs. It is one of the most competitive amateur football leagues in England and its clubs have produced a number of professional footballers, including David Beckham, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes.
Current Season
The current season of the Metro League is the 88th. The Ron Pope Premier Division is currently being led by AFC Croydon Town, while the John Pitts Senior Division is being led by Maddington White City.
The league's cup competitions are also currently underway. The Bill Braisted Memorial Trophy is being contested by the top 16 clubs in the Ron Pope Premier Division, while the Bartholomew Bowl is being contested by the top 16 clubs in the John Pitts Senior Division.
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