Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
South Lancashire Counties League
The South Lancashire Counties Football League (SLCFL) is an amateur football league in the North West of England. It is affiliated to the Football Association and currently has four divisions: Premier, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three.
The league was founded in 1921 and is based in the towns of Wigan, Leigh, and St Helens. The current champions are Clay Brow, who won the Premier Division in the 2022-23 season.
Structure
The SLCFL is divided into four divisions:
- Premier Division (14 teams)
- Division One (14 teams)
- Division Two (14 teams)
- Division Three (14 teams)
Each team plays each other team in their division twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams in each division are relegated to the next division.
Cup competitions
The SLCFL also runs a number of cup competitions, including:
- Alan Greenhalgh Cup
- Remembrance Cup
- President's Cup
- Chairman's Cup
- Charity Cup
- Unity Cup
These cups are open to teams from all four divisions of the league.