Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Solex Sunday League
The Solex Sunday League is an amateur football league based in Sunderland, England. It was founded in 1972 and currently has over 100 teams competing in various divisions.
History
The Solex Sunday League was founded in 1972 by a group of local footballers. The league started with just 10 teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams competing in various divisions.
The league is named after Solex, a local company that was a major sponsor of the league in its early years.
Divisions
The Solex Sunday League currently has 10 divisions, ranging from the Premier Division to the Fifth Division. The Premier Division is the top division, and the Fifth Division is the lowest division.
The teams are promoted and relegated between divisions based on their finishing position in the league table at the end of the season.
Cup competitions
The Solex Sunday League also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Premier Cup, the Challenge Cup, and the League Cup.
The Premier Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league, and is open to all teams in the Premier Division. The Challenge Cup is open to all teams in the top four divisions, and the League Cup is open to all teams in the league.