Last updated : Monday, 22 April 2024
Selby & District Junior Football League
The Selby & District Junior Football League is an amateur football league for children and young people in Selby, North Yorkshire, England.
- The league was founded in 1964 and currently has over 100 teams participating in it.
- The teams are divided into different age groups, from Under-7s to Under-18s.
- The league's season runs from September to May, with each team playing a number of matches against other teams in their age group.
- The top teams in each age group at the end of the season qualify for the playoffs, with the winners of the playoffs being crowned champions.
The league is affiliated to the West Riding County Football Association and is a member of the FA Charter Standard.
The league's headquarters are located at the Selby Sports Centre.
The league's website is www.selby-district-junior-football-league.co.uk.
History
The Selby & District Junior Football League was founded in 1964 by a group of local football enthusiasts.
The league's first season had just 12 teams participating in it, but the league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams.
The league has been home to some talented players over the years, including former England internationals Paul Gascoigne and David Beckham.
Gascoigne played for Selby Town Juniors in the early 1980s, while Beckham played for Selby Thistle Juniors in the late 1980s.
Sources
- TeamStats - Selby & District Junior Football League
- Selby & District Junior Football League
- Selby & District Junior Football League - Full-Time - The FA
