Last updated : Monday, 15 April 2024
Introduction
The School league is an amateur football league for schools in the United Kingdom. It is affiliated to the Amateur Football Alliance and is not part of the English football league system. The league was founded in 1920 and currently consists of over 2,000 clubs.
The School league is divided into a number of divisions, depending on the level of competition. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by the First Division, the Second Division, and so on. There are also regional leagues for schools in different parts of the country.
The School league is a popular competition for schools and provides a great opportunity for young players to develop their skills and experience. The league also helps to promote the game of football in schools and to encourage young people to get involved in sport.
History
The School league was founded in 1920 by a group of schoolmasters who were interested in promoting the game of football in schools. The league was originally called the Public Schools Football Association, but it was renamed the School league in 1946.
The league has grown steadily over the years and now consists of over 2,000 clubs. The top division, the Premier Division, is currently sponsored by the Football Association.
The School league has produced a number of professional footballers, including David Beckham, Michael Owen, and Wayne Rooney.
Structure
The School league is divided into a number of divisions, depending on the level of competition. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by the First Division, the Second Division, and so on. There are also regional leagues for schools in different parts of the country.
The league season runs from September to May. Each team plays a number of matches against other teams in their division. The top teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom teams are relegated to the lower division.
Rules
The School league also has a number of its own rules, which are designed to protect the welfare of young players. For example, there is a maximum number of games that a player can play in a season.
