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About Southern Amateur Veterans Football League
Southern Amateur Veterans League
The Southern Amateur Veterans League (SAL) is an amateur football league in England for players over the age of 35. It is affiliated to the Football Association (FA) and is one of the largest veterans leagues in the country.
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The SAL was founded in 1972 and currently has over 100 clubs competing in its various divisions. The league is divided into two geographical sections, the North and the South, with each section having its own set of divisions.
The top division in the SAL is the Vets Premier Division, which is followed by the Vets Division 1 and the Vets Division 2. There are also a number of cup competitions, including the Vets Saturday Shield, the Vets Sunday Senior Cup, and the Vets Sunday Junior Cup.
Season 2022-2023
- The current season, 2022-2023, is the 51st season of the SAL.
- The defending champions in the Vets Premier Division are the Alleyn Old Boys Strollers.
- The top scorer in the Vets Premier Division this season is Daniel Williams, who has scored 25 goals for the Battersea Park Rangers Vets.
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Last updated: Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Albanian Veterans 40+A
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Old Westminster Citizens Veterans
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BPR Vets
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