Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Metropolitan Sunday League
The Metropolitan Sunday League (MSFL) is an amateur football league based in London, England. It was founded in 1922 and is currently the largest Sunday league in the UK, with over 500 teams competing in 20 divisions.
The MSFL is divided into four tiers: the Ron Pope Premier Division, the John Pitts Senior Division, Division One, and Division Two. The top two teams in the Ron Pope Premier Division are promoted to the Combined Counties League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the John Pitts Senior Division. The top two teams in the John Pitts Senior Division are promoted to Division One, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division Two. The top two teams in Division One are promoted to the Ron Pope Premier Division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division Two.
The MSFL also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Bill Braisted Memorial Trophy, the Bartholomew Bowl, and the Ted Holder Trophy.
History
The Metropolitan Sunday League was founded in 1922 by a group of football enthusiasts who wanted to provide a competitive Sunday league for amateur players. The league started with just 10 teams and has grown steadily over the years to become the largest Sunday league in the UK.
The MSFL has a long and proud history, and has produced some of the best amateur footballers in the country. Former players of the MSFL include Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and David Beckham.
