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About The Pope & Smith's Sunday Football League
Read more →The Pope & Smith's Sunday Football League is an amateur football league based in Chelmsford, Essex, England. It was founded in 1962 and currently consists of 5 divisions with 50 teams. The league is affiliated to the Essex County Football Association.
The Pope & Smith's Sunday Football League was founded in 1962 by two local businessmen, Ron Pope and Bill Smith. The league started with just 8 teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 50 teams. The league has been affiliated to the Essex County Football Association since 1963.
The Pope & Smith's Sunday Football League consists of 5 divisions: Premier Division, John Pitts Senior Division, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three. The top 2 teams from each division are promoted at the end of the season, while the bottom 2 teams are relegated.
Last updated: Sunday, 30 June 2024
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