Last updated : Saturday, 06 April 2024
Introduction
The Scarborough & District Saturday Football League is an amateur football league based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1901 and currently consists of 20 teams. The league is divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and Division One.
The league is affiliated to the North Yorkshire Football Association and its teams compete in the FA Vase.
The current champions are Scalby United, who won the Premier Division in the 2021-22 season.
History
The Scarborough & District Saturday Football League was founded in 1901. The first season consisted of just six teams, but the league has grown steadily over the years and now consists of 20 teams.
The league has been won by a variety of teams over the years, but the most successful team is Scalby United, who have won the title 14 times.
The league has also produced a number of professional footballers, including Gary Speed, who played for Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, and Sheffield United.
Current Season
The 2022-23 season is currently underway. The Premier Division is led by Scalby United, who are followed by Seamer United and Filey Town.
Division One is led by Staxton Juniors, who are followed by Scalby Reserves and Filey Town Reserves.
Sources
- Scarborough & District Saturday Football League website
- Scarborough & District Saturday Football League on Wikipedia
- Scarborough & District Saturday Football League on The FA website
