Wirral Sunday League

Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024

The Wirral Sunday League is an amateur football league based on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently has over 100 clubs competing in four divisions.

History

The Wirral Sunday League was founded in 1921 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first season saw just six teams competing, but the league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 clubs.

The league has been home to some talented players over the years, including former Liverpool and England international Steve McManaman. McManaman started his career with local side Cammell Laird before moving to Liverpool in 1990.

Current Structure

The Wirral Sunday League currently has four divisions: Premier Division, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three. The Premier Division is the top flight of the league and is contested by the best teams in the Wirral.

The league season runs from September to May, with each team playing each other once. The top two teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the next division.

Cup Competitions

The Wirral Sunday League also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Tony Houlihan Memorial Challenge Cup, the David Tacy Memorial Trophy, and the Veronica Conway Cup.

The Tony Houlihan Memorial Challenge Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league. It is named after Tony Houlihan, who was a former chairman of the league.

The David Tacy Memorial Trophy is named after David Tacy, who was a former secretary of the league. The Veronica Conway Cup is named after Veronica Conway, who was a former treasurer of the league.