Upper Thames Valley | League Details

Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024

Upper Thames Valley Sunday League

The Upper Thames Valley Sunday League (UTVSL) is an amateur football league in England. It was founded in 1972 and currently has over 100 member clubs. The league is divided into three divisions: Premier, One, and Two.

History

The UTVSL was founded in 1972 by a group of amateur football enthusiasts in the Upper Thames Valley area. The league initially had just four teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 member clubs.

The UTVSL has a long and proud history of producing talented footballers. In recent years, several players who have played in the league have gone on to play professional football, including:

Chris Hughton, who played for Chilton FC in the early 1990s before going on to manage clubs such as Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Darren Purse, who played for Wheatley in the late 1990s before going on to play for clubs such as Birmingham City and West Ham United.
Matt Taylor, who played for Didcot Casuals in the early 2000s before going on to play for clubs such as Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers.

Current season

The current season of the UTVSL is the 2022-23 season. The Premier Division is currently being led by The Queens Head, who have won 14 of their 18 games so far. AFC Jericho are in second place, followed by Greater Leys in third.

The One Division is currently being led by FC Whitelands, who have won 10 of their 18 games so far. Chilton are in second place, followed by Didcot Casuals in third.

The Two Division is currently being led by Barton United, who have won 9 of their 18 games so far. Tackley United are in second place, followed by Stadhampton in third.