Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Russell Foster Youth Leagues
The Russell Foster Youth Leagues (RFSL) is an amateur football league for boys and girls aged 7-18 in the North East of England.
It was founded in 1972 by Russell Foster, a local businessman and football enthusiast. The league currently has over 200 clubs and 10,000 players.
Competitions

The RFSL runs a variety of competitions for different age groups, including:
- Under-7 League
- Under-8 Premier Division
- Under-8 First Division
- Under-9 Premier Division
- Under-9 Division 1
- etc.
The league also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Russell Foster Spring Cup and the Russell Foster Floodlit Cup.
How to join

To join the RFSL, clubs must complete an application form and pay a registration fee. The application form can be found on the league's website.
The league's website also has a list of all the clubs that are currently affiliated with the RFSL.
Sources
- Russell Foster Youth Leagues
- County Leagues - Durham FA
- Russell Foster Spring Cup | League Details - TeamStats
