Last updated : Saturday, 20 April 2024
Hartlepool Orangebox Sunday League
The Hartlepool Orangebox Sunday League is an amateur football league based in Hartlepool, England. It is affiliated to the Durham County FA and has approximately 40 senior teams.
History
The league was founded in 1972 and was originally known as the Hartlepool Sunday League. It was renamed the Hartlepool Orangebox Sunday League in 2017 after a sponsorship deal with Orangebox, a local company that provides temporary fencing and hoardings.
Structure
The league is divided into three divisions: the Premier League, the Championship, and League One. The Premier League is the top division and is contested by the 12 best teams in the league. The Championship is the second division and is contested by the next 12 best teams. League One is the third division and is contested by the remaining 16 teams.
The league season runs from September to April, with each team playing each other team in their division once. The top two teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams in each division are relegated to the next lower division.
Cup competitions
The league also organizes a number of cup competitions, including the Orangebox Sunday League Cup, the Terry Bryan Trophy, and the Stephen Tierney Memorial Cup.
Recent champions
- Premier League: Hartlepool FC (HPSL) (2022-23)
- Championship: Throston Wanderers (2022-23)
- League One: Owton Manor Social Club (2022-23)
