About | Peterborough and District Junior Alliance

About Peterborough and District Junior Alliance

Peterborough and District Junior Alliance

The Peterborough and District Junior Alliance (PDJLA) is an amateur football league for boys and girls aged 7 to 16 in the Peterborough area. It is affiliated to the Football Association (FA).

History

The PDJLA was founded in 1968. The inaugural season consisted of 10 teams. The league has grown steadily over the years and currently has over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions.

Structure

The PDJLA is divided into three divisions:

Division One
Division Two
Division Three

Teams are promoted and relegated between divisions based on their finishing position in the previous season.

The PDJLA also runs a knockout cup competition, the PDJLA Cup. The cup is open to all teams in the league.

Recent news

The PDJLA recently announced that it will be introducing a new rule for the 2023/24 season. The new rule will require all teams to have a minimum of three female players in their starting lineup.

The PDJLA is also working on a new development program for young players. The program will provide players with the opportunity to train with professional coaches and compete in tournaments against other top-level teams.