Last updated : Friday, 19 April 2024
Yorkshire Old Boys Shield
The Yorkshire Old Boys Shield is an amateur football league in Yorkshire, England. It is open to teams of men over the age of 35. The league was founded in 1922 and is currently in its 99th season.
History
The Yorkshire Old Boys Shield was founded in 1922 by a group of football enthusiasts in Yorkshire. The first season of the league featured 12 teams. The league has grown steadily over the years and now features over 50 teams.
The Yorkshire Old Boys Shield is a cup competition. The winner of the shield is the team that wins the most games in the knockout tournament. The shield has been won by a variety of teams over the years, including Farsley Celtic, Leeds City, and Ossett Town.
Recent seasons
The 2022-23 season of the Yorkshire Old Boys Shield was won by Farsley Celtic. Farsley Celtic defeated Horsforth St. Margaret's 6-1 in the final.
The 2023-24 season of the Yorkshire Old Boys Shield is currently underway. The current season is the 99th season of the league.
