Last updated : Friday, 01 December 2023
East Midlands Veterans League
The East Midlands Veterans League (EMVL) is an amateur football league for men over the age of 35. It is affiliated to the Football Association (FA) and is one of the largest veterans leagues in England.
The EMVL was founded in 1977 and currently has over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions. The league is divided into two geographical regions, the East Midlands and the West Midlands.
Season Structure
The EMVL season runs from September to May. Each team plays each other team in their division home and away. The top teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom teams are relegated to the lower division.
The EMVL also has a cup competition, the EMVL Challenge Cup. The cup competition is open to all teams in the league and is played on a knockout basis.
Recent Results
- In the 2021-22 season, the winners of the EMVL Premier Division were Beeston Old Boys Association FC Veterans.
- The winners of the EMVL Challenge Cup were Dunkirk Veterans FC First.
Sources
- East Midlands Veterans League - Full-Time
- East Midlands Veterans League website
- East Midlands Veterans League Facebook page
