Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Newitts.com Beckett Football League
The Newitts.com Beckett Football League is an amateur football league in the North Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is affiliated to the North Riding County FA.
History
The league was founded in 1905 as the Beckett Football League. It was renamed the Newitts.com Beckett Football League in 2019 after Newitts, a local car dealership, became the league's sponsor.
Structure
The league consists of two divisions, Division 1 and Division 2. Each division has 12 teams. The teams play each other twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams in each division are relegated to the previous division.
Current season
The 2023-2024 season is currently underway. The current champions are Thornton Dale, who won the Division 1 title in the 2022-2023 season.
Cup competitions
The league also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Gordon Harrison Memorial Trophy and the Ryedale Hospital Cup.