Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Durham And District Sunday League
The Durham And District Sunday League is an amateur football league in County Durham, England. It was founded in 1921 and is currently the largest Sunday league in the county, with over 100 teams competing in various divisions.
History
The league was founded in 1921 by two of its founding members, Swinburne College and Maddison Road. The league's headquarters are located at the Gateshead Sports Centre.
The league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams competing in various divisions. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by the First Division, Second Division, and Third Division.
Structure
The league is divided into four divisions: Premier Division, First Division, Second Division, and Third Division. Each division has 12 teams, with each team playing each other team twice, once at home and once away.
The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams in each division are relegated to the next division.
Cup competitions
The league also runs a number of cup competitions, including the league cup, the Challenge Cup, and the President's Cup.
The league cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league. It is contested by all teams in the Premier Division and First Division.
The Challenge Cup is contested by all teams in the Second Division and Third Division.
The President's Cup is contested by all teams in the league.
