Real Riverside A FC Real Riverside B
Birmingham AFA
King's Heath, England
About Birmingham Afa
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.
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The league was founded in 1908 and is one of the oldest football institutions in the UK. It currently has 13 divisions, ranging from the Premier Division to Division 13.
The league has a number of cup competitions, including the Bill Cup, Holder Cup, Intermediate Cup, Jeffs Cup, Junior Cup, Minor Cup, Senior Cup, Veterans Cup, and Junior Cup.
History
The Birmingham & District Football League was founded in 1908 by a group of local football clubs. The first season consisted of 12 teams, and the league has expanded steadily ever since.
The league has been home to some of the most successful amateur football clubs in the UK, including Aston Villa Reserves, Birmingham City Reserves, and West Bromwich Albion Reserves.
The league has also produced a number of professional footballers, including Geoff Hurst, Trevor Brooking, and Paul Gascoigne.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
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Flamengo Resverve
July 1, 2001
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Real Riverside A FC Real Riverside A
Birmingham AFA
King's Heath, England
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Kingstanding, England
Birmingham Tigers
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Olympia 808 SC
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