Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Somerset Junior Premier League
The Somerset Junior Premier League (SJPL) is an amateur football league for players aged 7-18 in Somerset, England.
The league was founded in 2009 and currently has over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions.
![Somerset Junior Premier League action](https://assets.teamstats.net/img-m-960-70/backgrounds/football-result-8.jpg)
The SJPL is affiliated with the Somerset Football Association (SFA) and follows the FA's National Game Development Framework.
League Structure
The SJPL is divided into four divisions: Under-7s, Under-8s, Under-9s, and Under-10s.
![Somerset Junior Premier League match](https://assets.teamstats.net/img-m-960-70/backgrounds/football-background-3.jpg)
Each division is further divided into a number of regional leagues.
The top teams in each division qualify for the SJPL Cup, which is played at the end of the season.
How to Join
![Somerset Junior Premier League teams](https://assets.teamstats.net/img-m-960-70/backgrounds/football-balls-cones-training.jpg)
To join the SJPL, teams must meet the following criteria:
- Have a coach qualified to a minimum of FA C Licence (Level 2) or YAM 2.
- Be affiliated with their respective County Football Association.
- Be England Accredited or working towards it.
Teams can apply to join the SJPL by contacting the league secretary.
Sources
- JPL - Junior Premier League
- Welcome to the Junior Premier League's Mid Somerset Regional Talent Centre
- County Leagues - Somerset FA
![Somerset Junior Premier League coaches](https://assets.teamstats.net/img-m-960-70/backgrounds/football-coach-with-bag-of-balls.jpg)