Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
Introduction
The STOK (Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Amateur Football League) is an amateur football league in Staffordshire, England. It was founded in 1902 and currently consists of over 200 clubs. The league is divided into a number of divisions, with promotion and relegation between divisions based on league performance.
The STOK is a popular league and attracts players of all ages and abilities. The league also has a number of cup competitions, including the STOK Challenge Cup and the STOK Presidents Cup.
History
The STOK was founded in 1902 by a group of football enthusiasts in Staffordshire. The league originally consisted of just a few clubs, but it has grown steadily over the years. In 1972, the STOK became affiliated with the Staffordshire County FA.
The STOK has a long and proud history. The league has produced a number of talented players who have gone on to play professional football. Some of the most famous players to have played in the STOK include Geoff Hurst, Peter Shilton, and David Platt.
Current Structure
The STOK is currently divided into 10 divisions, with promotion and relegation between divisions based on league performance. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by Division One, Division Two, and so on.
The STOK also has a number of cup competitions, including the STOK Challenge Cup and the STOK Presidents Cup. The STOK Challenge Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league and is open to all clubs in the STOK. The STOK Presidents Cup is a knockout cup competition for teams in Divisions One and Two.