Molten East Kent , | League Details

Last updated : Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Molten East Kent Youth Football League

The Molten East Kent Youth Football League (EKYL) is an amateur football league for youth players in East Kent, England. It was founded in 1993 and currently has over 100 teams competing in its various divisions. The league is affiliated to the Football Association and its teams compete in the FA Youth Cup.

History

The EKYL was founded in 1993 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just a few teams but has grown steadily over the years. In 2023, the league has over 100 teams competing in its various divisions.

The EKYL is affiliated to the Football Association and its teams compete in the FA Youth Cup. The FA Youth Cup is a national competition for youth teams under the age of 18. The EKYL has had several teams reach the latter stages of the FA Youth Cup, including Ashford United in 2010.

Divisions

The EKYL has a number of divisions for different age groups. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by the Division One, Division Two, and so on. There are also a number of cup competitions held throughout the season.

Recent news

In recent news, the EKYL has been involved in a controversy involving Canterbury City. Canterbury City applied to join the EKYL for the 2023-2024 season but their application was rejected by the EKYL. Canterbury City have appealed the decision to the Kent FA.

The EKYL has also been praised for its work in promoting youth football in East Kent. The league has been running a number of initiatives to encourage more children to play football, including a girls' football program and a disability football program.