Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
Morden and District Sunday Football League
The Morden and District Sunday Football League is an amateur football league in South London, England. It was founded in 1924 and currently has 10 divisions, ranging from the top-flight Mike Dillon Premier Division to the bottom-tier Division 5.
The league is affiliated to the Surrey County Football Association and is a member of the South East Counties Football League Alliance. It is one of the largest Sunday football leagues in South London, with over 100 teams competing each season.
History
The Morden and District Sunday Football League was founded in 1924 by a group of football enthusiasts in the Morden area of South London. The league started with just four teams, but it quickly grew in popularity and now has over 100 teams competing each season.
The league has been through a number of changes over the years, but it has always remained committed to providing a fun and competitive environment for amateur footballers in South London. The league has also played a major role in the development of some of the best footballers in the country, including former England internationals David Beckham and Paul Scholes.
Current Structure
The Morden and District Sunday Football League currently has 10 divisions, ranging from the top-flight Mike Dillon Premier Division to the bottom-tier Division 5. The top four teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the bottom four teams are relegated to the next division.
The league also has a cup competition, the Morden and District Sunday Cup. The cup competition is open to all teams in the league and is played on a knockout basis. The cup competition is one of the most prestigious competitions in the league and is always fiercely contested.