Last updated : Thursday, 27 June 2024
Introduction
The Premier League is an amateur football league in England. It is the highest level of amateur football in the country, and is organized by the Amateur Football Alliance (AFA).
The Premier League was founded in 1987, and currently consists of 24 teams. The teams are divided into two divisions, the Premier League North and the Premier League South.
The Premier League season runs from September to May, and each team plays each other twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the National League, while the bottom two teams in each division are relegated to the AFA League.
History
The Premier League was founded in 1987, as a successor to the AFA First Division. The AFA First Division was the highest level of amateur football in England, but it was disbanded due to financial problems.
The Premier League was initially intended to be a temporary measure, but it proved to be successful and has continued to operate ever since.
The Premier League has seen a number of changes over the years. In 2004, the league was renamed the AFA National League. In 2016, the league was split into two divisions, the Premier League North and the Premier League South.
Current season
The current Premier League season is the 2023-2024 season. The season began on September 1, 2023, and is scheduled to end on May 28, 2024.
The current Premier League champions are South Shields. They won the title in the 2022-2023 season, after defeating Spennymoor Town in the playoff final.
The current Premier League top scorers are James Constable of Farsley Celtic and Joe Piggott of Hereford FC, with 16 goals each.
