Consett AFC Reds u18 Consett AFC Reds u18
premier
Consett, England
About Russell Foster Youth League
Russell Foster Youth League
The Russell Foster Youth League is an amateur football league for under-18s in the North East of England. It was founded in 1972 and is named after Russell Foster, a local businessman who was a keen supporter of youth football.
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The league currently has over 100 clubs and teams, and plays its matches at a variety of venues across the region. The season runs from September to May, and there are trophies awarded for the winners of each division and cup competition.
League Structure
The Russell Foster Youth League is divided into four divisions: Division One, Division Two, Division Three, and Division Four. The top two teams in each division are promoted at the end of the season, while the bottom two teams are relegated.
There are also a number of cup competitions, including the Russell Foster Youth League Cup, the Russell Foster Youth League Challenge Cup, and the Russell Foster Youth League Plate.
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Last updated: Sunday, 23 August 2026
Teams that play in Russell Foster Youth League
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SOUTH SHIELDS MAIN WEB SITE
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Easington Colliery Under 9's
Easington Colliery, England
Swallwell Juniors
April 1, 2001
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
monkton juniors u14
division1
Washington, England
Sunderland Fulwell Juniors U.10as U10
U10s division 2
Sunderland, England
Heighington AFC Boys
September 1, 2001
Heighington, England
RYHOPE C.W U12S
March 1, 2001
Ryhope, England
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