Last updated : 22/08/2023 14:12:23
Introduction
AFC Aberdale Veterans are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Leicester City Football League Division Five.
Team Details
Location
League
Leicester City Football League - Division Five
Team Type
AFC Aberdale Veterans
AFC Aberdale Veterans is a football team based in Leicester, England. They play in the Leicester City Football League (LCFL), which is a veterans' football league for players over the age of 35.
The team was founded in 1995 by a group of friends who wanted to continue playing football after they retired from playing at a higher level. They have since gone on to win the LCFL championship on three occasions.
The team's home ground is the Aberdale Playing Fields in Leicester. They play their home matches on Saturday afternoons.
Sources
- AFC Aberdale Veterans on the LCFL website
- AFC Aberdale Veterans on Facebook
- AFC Aberdale Veterans celebrate title win (Leicester Mercury, 2019)
The Leicester City Football League
The Leicester City Football League (LCFL) is a veterans' football league for players over the age of 35. It was founded in 1990 and currently has 20 teams.
The league is divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and Division One. The top four teams in the Premier Division at the end of the season qualify for the playoffs, with the winner being promoted to the Leicestershire County Football League.
The LCFL is a popular league with a good standard of football. It is a great opportunity for players over the age of 35 to continue playing the game they love.
