Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
Selkent Football League
The Selkent Football League is an amateur football league in the London Borough of Bexley, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently has over 100 teams playing in 11 divisions. The league is affiliated to the Kent County Football Association.
History
The Selkent Football League was founded in 1921 by a group of local footballers. The first season consisted of just four teams, but the league has since grown to become one of the largest amateur leagues in London.
The league has been home to many talented players over the years, including former England internationals Paul Ince and Teddy Sheringham. In recent years, the league has also produced a number of professional footballers, such as Michael Mancienne and Jay Dasilva.
Divisions
The Selkent Football League currently has 11 divisions, ranging from the Premier Division to Division 11. The Premier Division is the top flight of the league and is currently contested by 16 teams.
The bottom two teams in each division are relegated at the end of the season, while the top two teams in each division are promoted. There is also a promotion play-off between the third-placed teams in Division 1 and Division 2.
Cup competitions
The Selkent Football League also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Selkent Senior Cup, the Selkent Junior Cup, and the Selkent Challenge Cup. The Selkent Senior Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league and is open to all teams in the Premier Division and Division 1.
The Selkent Junior Cup is open to all teams in Divisions 2 to 11, while the Selkent Challenge Cup is open to all teams in the league.
