Last updated : Monday, 08 April 2024
Introduction
The Liverpool Business Houses Football League is an amateur football league based in Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1946 and currently has over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions.
The league is open to all teams representing businesses, organizations, or institutions in the Liverpool area. There are divisions for men, women, and youth teams.
The league season runs from September to April, with each team playing each other once. The top teams in each division qualify for promotion, while the bottom teams are relegated.
The league is a popular and competitive league, with many former professional players competing in it. The current champions are AFC Sparta.
History
The Liverpool Business Houses Football League was founded in 1946 by a group of businessmen who wanted to provide a competitive footballing outlet for employees of local businesses. The league initially had just four divisions, but it has since expanded to include over 100 teams.
The league has been won by a variety of teams over the years, including Liverpool John Moores University, Merseyside Police, and Sefton Council. The current champions are AFC Sparta.
Recent Season
The 2022-23 season of the Liverpool Business Houses Football League was the most competitive in recent years. The Premier Division title was decided on the final day of the season, with AFC Sparta beating BRNESC to the title by just one point.
In the Championship, Home Bargains were crowned champions, while in Division 1, Custy's won the title.
The women's league was also very competitive, with Liverpool John Moores University winning the title for the third consecutive season.
