Last updated : Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Women's Football League
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Women's Football League (BHWFL) is an amateur football league for women and girls in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England. It was founded in 2004 and currently has three divisions: Premier, Division One, and Division Two.
History
The BHWFL was founded in 2004 by a group of women's football enthusiasts in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The league started with just two divisions, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has three divisions. The BHWFL is affiliated with the Football Association (FA) and its teams compete in the FA Women's Challenge Cup.
Teams
The BHWFL currently has over 50 teams participating in its three divisions. Some of the teams in the BHWFL include:
- Bedford Ladies
- Colney Heath FC Ladies
- Evergreen Eagles Women
- Hitchin Town Women Canaries
- Kempston Rovers Ladies First
Season
The BHWFL season runs from September to May. Each team plays each other team in their division 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 next division.
Cups
In addition to the league, the BHWFL also runs a number of cups, including:
- The Chris Renshaw Cup
- The League Cup
- The Challenge Cup
The Chris Renshaw Cup is the league's premier cup competition. It is open to all teams in the BHWFL. The League Cup is open to teams in the Premier and Division One divisions. The Challenge Cup is open to teams in the Premier, Division One, and Division Two divisions.
Sources
- Bedfordshire FA: Female Leagues
- Full-Time: Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Women's Football League
- Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Women's Football League (BHWFL) on Facebook
