Last updated : Monday, 15 April 2024
Bristol Churches League
The Bristol Churches League (BCAFL) is an amateur football league for churches in the Bristol area. It was founded in 1972 and currently has over 50 clubs competing in three divisions.
History
The BCAFL was founded in 1972 by a group of churches in the Bristol area who wanted to provide a competitive football league for Christians. The league started with just a few teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 50 clubs competing in three divisions.
The BCAFL is affiliated to the Football Association (FA) and its clubs are eligible to compete in the FA Vase and other FA competitions. The league also runs its own cup competitions, including the Solomon Trophy and the BCAFL Charity Shield.
Divisions
The BCAFL is divided into three divisions: Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3. The top teams in Division 1 are promoted to Division 1 at the end of the season, while the bottom teams in Division 3 are relegated to Division 4.
The league also has a number of cup competitions, including the Solomon Trophy, the BCAFL Charity Shield, and the Division 1 Cup.
