Last updated : Monday, 13 May 2024
Introduction
Lanarkshire Schools' Football is an amateur football league for schools in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The league was founded in 1923 and currently consists of over 100 teams.
The league is divided into three divisions: Premier Division, First Division, and Second Division. The league's season runs from September to May, with each team playing each other once.
The top two teams in the Premier Division at the end of the season are promoted to the Scottish Schools' Football Association (SSFA) National League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the First Division.
The league also has a cup competition, the Lanarkshire Schools' Cup. The cup is open to all teams in the league and is played in a knockout format.
History
Lanarkshire Schools' Football was founded in 1923 by a group of schoolmasters. The league's first season consisted of just eight teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams.
The league has produced some notable players over the years, including Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, and Ally McCoist.
Current Season
The current season of Lanarkshire Schools' Football is in its early stages. The Premier Division is currently being led by St. Mungo's Academy, with Hamilton Grammar School and Strathaven Academy in second and third place respectively.
The First Division is being led by St. Ambrose High School, with Bellshill Academy and Coatbridge High School in second and third place respectively.
The Second Division is being led by St. Andrew's High School, with Wishaw High School and Motherwell College in second and third place respectively.
