Last updated : Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Introduction
The Millennium League is an amateur football league based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1999 and currently has over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions.
The league is named after the Millennium Dome, which was built in London in 1999 to celebrate the turn of the century. The Dome was demolished in 2013, but the name of the league has been retained.
History
The Millennium League was founded in 1999 by a group of football enthusiasts who wanted to create a competitive and affordable league for amateur players. The league quickly grew in popularity and now has over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions.
The Millennium League is affiliated with the Football Association (FA) and follows the FA's rules and regulations. The league also has its own disciplinary procedures.
Divisions
The Millennium League is divided into a number of divisions, based on the standard of the teams. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by the First Division, Second Division, and so on.
There is also a Reserve Division for teams that do not have enough players to field a full team in the senior divisions.
Season
The Millennium League season runs from September to May. Each team plays each other team in their division once, home and away. The top teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom teams are relegated to the next lower division.
Cup competitions
In addition to the league, the Millennium League also organizes a number of cup competitions. The most prestigious cup competition is the Millennium League Cup, which is open to all teams in the league.
There are also a number of other cup competitions, such as the Millennium League Challenge Cup, the Millennium League Trophy, and the Millennium League Vase.
