Last updated : Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Introduction
The Junior Premier League (JPL) is an amateur football league for boys and girls aged 8 to 18 in England. It is the largest youth league in England with the highest standard of competition outside of professional football club academies.
The JPL was founded in 2007 and has grown rapidly since then. There are currently over 300 teams playing in the JPL, including teams from some of the most successful professional clubs in England, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
The JPL is a highly competitive league and is seen as a stepping stone for young players who aspire to play professional football. Many JPL players have gone on to play for professional clubs, including Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood, and Bukayo Saka.
Rules and regulations
- The JPL season runs from September to May.
- Each team plays 22 matches in the regular season.
- The top eight teams at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoffs.
- The winners of the playoffs are crowned JPL champions.
The JPL has a strict set of rules and regulations that all teams must adhere to. These rules are designed to ensure that the league is played in a fair and competitive manner.
Some of the key rules of the JPL include:
- All players must be registered with the FA.
- All players must be insured.
- All matches must be played on pitches that meet the FA's standards.
- There is a strict limit on the number of overage players that can play in each match.
