Alfreton and District Sunday League

Last updated : Monday, 15 April 2024

Alfreton and District Sunday League

The Alfreton and District Sunday League is an amateur football league based in Derbyshire, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently has over 60 teams competing in four divisions. The league is affiliated to the Nottinghamshire FA.

History

The Alfreton and District Sunday League was founded in 1921 by a group of local footballers. The league initially had just two divisions, but it has since expanded to four divisions. The league has also hosted a number of cup competitions over the years, including the Challenge Cup, the League Cup, and the President's Cup.

Current Structure

Alfreton and District Sunday League action

The Alfreton and District Sunday League currently has four divisions:

Division One
Division Two
Division Three
Division Four

The teams in each division play each other twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the previous division.

Cup Competitions

Alfreton and District Sunday League match

The Alfreton and District Sunday League hosts a number of cup competitions, including:

Challenge Cup
League Cup
President's Cup
Junior Cup
Veterans Cup

The Challenge Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league. It is open to all teams in the league. The League Cup is open to teams in Divisions One and Two. The President's Cup is open to teams in Divisions Three and Four. The Junior Cup is open to teams under the age of 21. The Veterans Cup is open to teams for players over the age of 35.