Witham White Horse FC
Division Two
Witham, England
About Braintree & North Essex Sunday League
Read more →The Braintree & North Essex Sunday League (BNESL) is an amateur football league based in Braintree, Essex, England. It was founded in 1923 and currently has 45 teams competing in four divisions.
The BNESL was founded in 1923 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league initially had just four teams, but it has since grown to become one of the largest amateur football leagues in Essex.
The BNESL has been won by a number of different teams over the years. The most successful team is Tiptree United, who have won the league 11 times. Other notable winners include Braintree Town, Witham Town, and Halstead Town.
Last updated: Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Teams that play in Braintree & North Essex Sunday League
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CFC Shalford (S) First
Premier Division
England
Great Bradfords Sunday
Division Two
England
Tolleshunt Knights Eagles (S) First
Division Two
England
Tiptree Heath Sunday
Premier Division
England
Braintree Legends
Division One
Castle Point, England
Great Bardfield (S) First
Division One
England
Braintree Town Supporters (S) First
Division One
England
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