Last updated : 19/08/2023 02:42:22
Introduction
Sporting Preston First are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Lancashire Sunday Football League Division 2.
Team Details
Location
League
Lancashire Sunday Football League - Division 2
Team Type
Sporting Preston First
Sporting Preston First is a football team based in Preston, Lancashire. They play in the Lancashire Sunday Football League, which is the top Sunday league in the county.
The team was founded in 1975 and has won the Lancashire Sunday Football League title four times, most recently in 2019. They have also won the Lancashire Sunday Cup on three occasions.
Sporting Preston First play their home games at Deepdale Stadium, which is also the home of Preston North End Football Club. The team's current manager is Paul Smith.
Sources
- Sporting Preston First website
- Lancashire Sunday Football League website
- Sporting Preston First win Lancashire Sunday Football League title for fourth time in club history
Lancashire Sunday Football League
The Lancashire Sunday Football League is the top Sunday league in Lancashire. It was founded in 1974 and currently consists of 10 divisions.
The league is divided into two geographical sections, North and South. The top two teams from each section at the end of the season qualify for the Lancashire Sunday Football League Cup.
The Lancashire Sunday Football League is a very competitive league and has produced some talented players over the years. Former England internationals David Dunn and Paul Scholes both played in the league at the start of their careers.
The league is also a great way for local players to enjoy the game of football at a high level. The standard of football is very good and there is a real sense of community among the clubs.