Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
Shapla Football League
The Shapla Football League is a Sunday league football league based in Birmingham, England. It was founded in 1993 by a group of Bangladeshi footballers who wanted to create a league that would be open to all players, regardless of their ethnicity or background.
The league currently has over 50 teams competing in a variety of divisions, from beginner to experienced. The season runs from September to May, with each team playing 18 matches. The top teams in each division qualify for the playoffs, with the winners being crowned champions.
History
The Shapla Football League was founded in 1993 by a group of Bangladeshi footballers who wanted to create a league that would be open to all players, regardless of their ethnicity or background. The league was originally named the "Bangladeshi Sunday Football League", but it was renamed the "Shapla League" in 2000.
The Shapla League has grown rapidly since its inception, and it is now one of the largest amateur football leagues in Birmingham. The league has a strong reputation for promoting diversity and inclusion, and it is a popular choice for players of all abilities.
Divisions
The Shapla Football League has a variety of divisions, catering to players of all abilities. The divisions are as follows:
- Premier Division
- Division One
- Division Two
- Division Three
- Division Four
- Division Five
- Division Six
- Division Seven
- Division Eight
- Division Nine
The Premier Division is the top division in the league, and it is contested by the best teams in the league. The Division One is the second tier, and it is followed by Division Two, Division Three, and so on.
The bottom two teams in each division are relegated at the end of the season, and the top two teams in each division are promoted.
Playoffs
The top teams in each division qualify for the playoffs at the end of the season. The playoffs are a knockout competition, and the winners of each playoff competition are crowned champions of their division.
The winners of the Premier Division playoffs are crowned champions of the Shapla Football League.
Social Events
The Shapla Football League organizes a variety of social events throughout the year, such as fundraising dinners and charity matches. These events help to bring the players and their families together, and they also help to raise money for local charities.
The Shapla Football League is more than just a football league. It is also a community, and it plays an important role in bringing people together from different backgrounds.
