Devon & Exeter Football League

About Devon & Exeter Football League

Introduction

The Devon & Exeter Football League is an amateur football league based in England. It was established around 1900 and covers a 50-mile range from Exeter. The league has 9 divisions, with the top division, the Premier, sitting at level 12 of the English football league system.

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The league is a feeder to the Devon Football League, which sits at step 7 of the National League System, or level 11 of the football pyramid.

The Devon & Exeter Football League is a popular competition with over 100 clubs participating each season. The league is known for its competitive matches and friendly atmosphere.

History

The Devon & Exeter Football League was founded in around 1900. The league's first season was in 1901-02, with 10 clubs competing. The league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 clubs participating.

The league has been renamed several times over the years. It was originally called the Exeter & District Football League, but the name was changed to the Devon & Exeter Football League in 1921.

The league has had a number of successful clubs over the years. The most successful club is Alphington, which has won the Premier Division title 13 times.

Current Season

The current season of the Devon & Exeter Football League is the 2022-23 season. The Premier Division is being contested by 16 clubs. The current leaders are Alphington, who have won 5 of their 6 matches so far.

The other divisions are also being contested keenly. The Division 1 leaders are Clyst Valley, while the Division 2 leaders are Exmouth Town.