Manchester Football League Limited

2026-27 - 109 Teams across 5 Divisions

About Manchester Football League Limited

About the Manchester Football League

The Manchester Football League is an adult competition for clubs in and around Greater Manchester. Founded in 1893, it has a long place in the area’s amateur and semi-professional football landscape, providing competitive league football for senior sides.

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A long Manchester history

The league was formed to give football teams connected with Manchester’s industrial communities a regular competition. Its official history records interruptions during both World Wars before fixtures resumed and the league expanded again. That history also includes spells in which Manchester City and Manchester United used the competition for A and B teams, alongside other clubs with Football League or higher-pyramid connections.

For clubs and match officials

Alongside its club competition, the league maintains a referee portal and describes referee development as part of its work. Its official site also sets out commitments on safeguarding and equality and inclusion. Prospective clubs can find current joining information through the league, while players should approach a participating club directly about opportunities.

Official information

Visit the Manchester Football League for league information and FA Full-Time for current fixtures, results and tables. TeamStats is an independent football directory. It is not the league or The Football Association.

Reviewed August 2026.

Last updated: Friday, 21 August 2026

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