Last updated : Thursday, 27 June 2024
Mid Cheshire DFA Challenge Cups
The Mid Cheshire DFA Challenge Cups are a set of cup competitions for amateur football teams in Mid Cheshire, England. They are administered by the Mid Cheshire DFA, a local football association.
History
The Mid Cheshire DFA Challenge Cups were founded in 1921. The Senior Cup is the oldest and most prestigious competition, and has been won by some of the most successful teams in Cheshire, including Witton Albion, Northwich Victoria, and Macclesfield Town.
The other cups in the competition are the Junior Cup, the Intermediate Cup, and the Youth Cup. The Junior Cup is for teams in Divisions One and Two of the Mid Cheshire DFA League, the Intermediate Cup is for teams in Divisions Three and Four, and the Youth Cup is for teams under the age of 18.
Format
The Mid Cheshire DFA Challenge Cups are knock-out competitions. Each competition starts with a preliminary round, followed by a first round, second round, and so on. The winners of each round progress to the next round until there is a single winner of each competition.
The Senior Cup final is usually played at the end of the season at the Deva Stadium in Chester. The other cup finals are usually played at neutral venues in Mid Cheshire.
Current holders
- Senior Cup: Witton Albion
- Junior Cup: Winsford United
- Intermediate Cup: AFC Winsford
- Youth Cup: Congleton Town
