Aylestone & whetstone FC
Leicester, England
About Leicester Church League
Read more →The Leicester Church League is an amateur football league in Leicester, England. It was founded in 1904 and currently has over 100 teams competing in it. The league is divided into four divisions: Premier Division, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three.
The Leicester Church League was founded in 1904 by a group of clergymen who wanted to provide a sporting outlet for young people in the city. The league initially had just four teams, but it has since grown to over 100 teams.
The league has been home to some notable players over the years, including former England internationals Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer. Lineker played for the St Margaret's side in the 1970s, while Shearer played for the St Peter's side in the 1980s.
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