Last updated : Thursday, 18 April 2024
Thurrock & District Association Sunday League
The Thurrock & District Association Sunday League is an amateur football league based in Thurrock, Essex, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently has 40 teams competing in four divisions.
History
The league was founded in 1921 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first season saw just six teams compete, but the league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 40 teams.
The league has been won by a variety of clubs over the years, with no one team dominating. The most successful team is Belhus Park Athletic, who have won the title 12 times.
Divisions
The league is currently divided into four divisions: Premier Division, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three. The Premier Division is the top division, followed by Division One, Division Two, and Division Three.
The teams in each division play each other once, home and away. The top team in each division at the end of the season is promoted to the next division, while the bottom team in each division is relegated to the next division.
Cup competitions
In addition to the league, the Thurrock & District Association Sunday League also runs a number of cup competitions. These include the Premier Division Cup, Division One Cup, Division Two Cup, and Division Three Cup.
The cup competitions are open to all teams in the league and are played in a knockout format. The winners of the cup competitions qualify for the Thurrock & District Association Sunday League Cup, which is the overall cup competition for the league.
