Last updated : Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Rotherham & District Sunday League
The Rotherham & District Sunday League is an amateur football league based in Rotherham, England. It was founded in 1922 and currently consists of 8 divisions, with over 200 teams competing.
History
The Rotherham & District Sunday League was founded in 1922 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league initially consisted of just 10 teams, but it has since grown to become one of the largest amateur football leagues in the country.
The league has been home to some famous players over the years, including former Sheffield United and England international Tony Currie. Currie played for the league's Maltby Main team in the early 1970s.
Structure
The Rotherham & District Sunday League currently consists of 8 divisions: Premier Division, Division One, Division Two, Division Three, Division Four, Division Five, Division Six, and Division Seven.
The top two teams in each division are promoted at the end of the season, while the bottom two teams are relegated. The winners of the Premier Division qualify for the FA Sunday Cup.
Competitions
In addition to the league, the Rotherham & District Sunday League also runs a number of cup competitions, including the:
- Rotherham Charity Cup
- Brian Beeley KO Cup
- Rotherham & District Sunday League Cup
- Rotherham & District Sunday League Presidents Cup
Sources
- Rotherham and District Sunday Football League - Full-Time
- Rotherham And District Sunday League (@Rdslfootball)
- Rotherham & District Sunday League - Wikipedia
