Last updated : Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Greater Manchester Women's Football League
The Greater Manchester Women's Football League (GMWFA) is an amateur women's football league in Greater Manchester, England. It is run by a league committee and matches are played on Sunday afternoons. The league is at levels 7 and 8 of the women's pyramid.
History
The GMWFA was founded in 1992 and has grown to over 20 clubs. The league is divided into four divisions: Premier, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three. The top two teams from each division are promoted to the next level, while the bottom two teams are relegated.
Promotion
![Greater Manchester Women's Football League action](https://assets.teamstats.net/img-m-960-70/backgrounds/football-result-8.jpg)
The top two teams from the Premier Division are promoted to the North West Women's Regional Football League; Division 1 (North and South). The top two teams from Division One are promoted to the Premier Division.
Domestic cup(s)
The GMWFA also has a domestic cup competition, the Challenge Cup. The cup is open to all teams in the league and is played on a knock-out basis.
Sources
- Greater Manchester Women's Football League (Wikipedia)
- Greater Manchester Women's Football League (Everton FAWSL)
- Greater Manchester Women's Football League (Full-Time)
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