South Essex Sunday League

Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024

The South Essex Sunday League is an amateur football league in Essex, England. It was founded in 1969 and currently has over 100 clubs affiliated to it. The league is divided into three divisions: Premier Division, Division One, and Division Two.

The league is affiliated to the Essex County Football Association and is eligible to enter teams into the FA Sunday Cup. The league also runs its own cup competitions, including the Charlie White Cup, the Morfey Cup, and the Ron Garard Cup.

History

The South Essex Sunday League was founded in 1969 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just six clubs, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 clubs affiliated to it.

The league has been home to some successful teams over the years, including FC Redwing, who won the league title in 2018. The league has also produced a number of players who have gone on to play professional football, including Jamie Vardy and Danny Welbeck.

Current Season

The current season of the South Essex Sunday League is underway. The Premier Division is currently being led by FC Leytonstone, who have won all of their games so far. In Division One, the leading team is Global (S), while in Division Two, the top team is Hainault Athletic (S).

The league cup competitions are also underway. The Charlie White Cup is currently being led by JK Silvertown (S), the Morfey Cup is being led by Rainham Working Mens Club Sunday, and the Ron Garard Cup is being led by Loxford Lions (S).