Last updated : Sunday, 14 April 2024
Herts Advertiser Sunday Football League
The Herts Advertiser Sunday Football League (HASL) is an amateur football league in Hertfordshire, England. It was founded in 1922 and currently has over 50 clubs and 1,500 players. The league is divided into five divisions, with promotion and relegation between the divisions each season.
History
The HASL was founded in 1922 by the Herts Advertiser newspaper. The inaugural season consisted of just six teams, but the league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 50 clubs. The league has been sponsored by a number of different companies over the years, including Carlsberg, Greene King, and Specsavers.
Structure
The HASL is divided into five divisions: Premier Division, Division One, Division Two, Division Three, and Division Four. The top two teams in each division are promoted at the end of the season, while the bottom two teams are relegated. There is also a Challenge Cup and a Reserve Cup, which are open to all teams in the league.
Recent seasons
The 2022-23 season was won by the Plough & Harrow FC, who finished the season unbeaten. The runners-up were Brookmans Park FC, and the third-placed team was Six Bells Sunday FC. The Challenge Cup was won by the Phoenix FC, and the Reserve Cup was won by the Strafford Arms FC.
Sources
- Herts Advertiser - Football
- Herts Advertiser Sunday Football League on Twitter
- Herts Advertiser Sunday Football League on Full-Time
