Last updated : Sunday, 21 April 2024
Introduction
The Deal & District League is an amateur football league based in Deal, Kent, England. It was founded in 1904 and currently has 16 teams competing in two divisions.
The league is affiliated to the Kent County Football Association and plays its matches at various grounds in the Deal area.
The current champions are Deal Town Reserves, who won the Premier Division title in the 2021-22 season.
History
The Deal & District League was founded in 1904 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first season of the league consisted of just four teams, but it has since grown to become one of the largest amateur football leagues in Kent.
The league has been won by a variety of teams over the years, including Deal Town, Sandwich Town, and Herne Bay. The current champions are Deal Town Reserves, who won the Premier Division title in the 2021-22 season.
Divisions
The Deal & District League currently has two divisions: the Premier Division and the Division One. The Premier Division is the top division and is made up of the strongest teams in the league. The Division One is the second division and is made up of the weaker teams in the league.
The teams in each division play each other home and away, with the top teams at the end of the season being promoted to the next division and the bottom teams being relegated to the lower division.
