Last updated : Saturday, 20 April 2024
IFA League
The IFA League is an amateur football league in Northern Ireland. It is organized by the Irish Football Association (IFA) and consists of a number of divisions, including the Premier League, Championship, and First Division.
The IFA League was founded in 1890 and is one of the oldest football leagues in the world. It is currently the top tier of football in Northern Ireland, with the winners of the Premier League qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
History
The IFA League was founded in 1890, making it one of the oldest football leagues in the world. The inaugural season consisted of just six teams, but the league has since grown to include over 30 teams.
The IFA League has been dominated by a few clubs over the years. Linfield has won the league a record 55 times, followed by Glentoran with 26 titles.
The IFA League has also produced some of the best players in Northern Ireland history, including George Best, David Healy, and Steven Davis.
Current Season
The current season of the IFA League is the 2022-23 season. The Premier League is currently being led by Linfield, with Glentoran and Cliftonville in second and third place respectively.
The Championship is being led by Ballymena United, with Ards and Coleraine in second and third place respectively.
Sources
- IFA promoting Football for All (UEFA.com)
- 'No-foreigner' rule in state leagues behind CFL Premier Division's success in 2023, says IFA Secretary Anirban Dutta (The-AIFF.com)
- Irish League results (IrishFA.com)
