Sherburn Village Lambton Arms
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
About Durham District Sunday League
Durham District Sunday League
The Durham 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.
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The league is named after two of its founding members, Swinburne College and Maddison Road. The league's headquarters are located at the Gateshead Sports Centre.
Divisions
Rules
The league's rules are based on the rules of the Football Association. The main differences are that the league is played on Sundays, and that there is no promotion or relegation between divisions.
The league also has a number of its own rules, such as a maximum of three substitutes per team.
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Last updated: Thursday, 06 August 2026
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