Medway Messenger Sunday Football League

History

The Medway Messenger Sunday Football League was founded in 1972 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just 10 teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 50 teams.

The league is named after the Medway Messenger, a local newspaper that has been covering the league since its inception. The newspaper provides coverage of all the league's matches, as well as news and features about the league and its teams.

Divisions

The Medway Messenger Sunday Football League is divided into 6 divisions:

• Premier Division
• Division 1
• Division 2
• Division 3
• Division 4
• Division 5

The teams are promoted and relegated between the divisions based on their results at the end of each season.

Cup competitions

The Medway Messenger Sunday Football League also runs a number of cup competitions, including:

• Messenger Cup
• Medway Challenge Cup
• Medway Junior Cup
• Medway Veterans Cup

The cup competitions are open to all teams in the league, and they provide an opportunity for teams to win silverware and earn promotion.

Sources

• Medway Area Sunday Football League | League Details - TeamStats
• Medway Messenger Sunday Football League | Medway Council
• Medway Area Sunday Football League - Full-Time - The FA