Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Birmingham & District Football League
The Birmingham & District Football League (Birmingham Afa) is an amateur association football competition covering the city of Birmingham, England, and the surrounding area, for football teams playing on a Saturday.
The league was founded in 1908 and is one of the oldest football institutions in the UK. It currently consists of 20 divisions, ranging from the Premier Division, which is at step 7 of the English football pyramid, down to Division 12, which is at step 10.
The league also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Bill Cup, the Holder Cup, the Intermediate Cup, the Jeffs Cup, the Junior Cup, the Minor Cup, the Senior Cup, and the Veterans Cup.
History
The Birmingham & District Football League was founded in 1908 by a group of football clubs in the Birmingham area. The first season of the league consisted of just 10 clubs, but the league has since grown to become one of the largest amateur football leagues in the UK.
The league has seen a number of changes over the years, including the introduction of new divisions, the creation of cup competitions, and the introduction of new rules. However, the league has always remained committed to providing open-aged football to clubs in the Birmingham area.
Current Season
The current season of the Birmingham & District Football League is the 2022-23 season. The Premier Division is currently being led by Leamington Town, who are followed by Boldmere St Michaels and Stourbridge.
The league cup competitions are also well underway, with the Bill Cup being contested by the top 16 clubs in the Premier Division, the Holder Cup being contested by the top 16 clubs in Division 1, and the Intermediate Cup being contested by the top 16 clubs in Division 2.
