Last updated : Thursday, 25 April 2024
Introduction
Barclays BBVA is an amateur football league in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1993 and is currently the largest amateur football league in the country, with over 100,000 players.
The league is divided into a number of divisions, based on geographical location and level of competition. The top division is the Premier Division, which is followed by the First Division, the Second Division, and so on.
The league also has a number of cup competitions, including the Barclays BBVA Cup, the Barclays BBVA Trophy, and the Barclays BBVA Shield.
The league is sponsored by Barclays Bank and BBVA, two of the largest financial institutions in the world.
History
Barclays BBVA was founded in 1993 by a group of amateur footballers who were looking for a more competitive league to play in. The league quickly grew in popularity and now has over 100,000 players.
The league has been sponsored by Barclays Bank since its inception. In 2018, BBVA became a co-sponsor of the league.
Divisions
The Barclays BBVA is divided into a number of divisions, based on geographical location and level of competition. The top division is the Premier Division, which is followed by the First Division, the Second Division, and so on.
The number of teams in each division varies, but there are typically around 12 teams per division.
Cup competitions
The Barclays BBVA also has a number of cup competitions, including the Barclays BBVA Cup, the Barclays BBVA Trophy, and the Barclays BBVA Shield.
The Barclays BBVA Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league. It is open to all teams in the Premier Division and the First Division.
The Barclays BBVA Trophy is the second most prestigious cup competition in the league. It is open to all teams in the Second Division and the Third Division.
The Barclays BBVA Shield is the third most prestigious cup competition in the league. It is open to all teams in the Fourth Division and the Fifth Division.
