Wolverhampton Sunday League

Wolverhampton Sunday League

The Wolverhampton Sunday League is an amateur football league in Wolverhampton, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently has over 100 clubs competing in 10 divisions.

History

The Wolverhampton Sunday League was founded in 1921 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first season consisted of just 12 clubs, but the league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 clubs.

The league has been home to some of the best amateur footballers in the country, including former England internationals like Geoff Hurst and Peter Shilton.

Structure

The Wolverhampton Sunday League is divided into 10 divisions, with each division having 10-12 clubs. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by the First Division, Second Division, and so on.

The season runs from September to May, with each team playing each other once in a round-robin format. The top two teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the next lower division.

Cup competitions

The Wolverhampton Sunday League also has a number of cup competitions, including the Charity Cup, the Challenge Cup, and the League Cup. The Charity Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league, and is played between the winners of the Premier Division and First Division.

Sources

• Wolverhampton Sunday League website
• Wolverhampton & District Sunday Football League on Pitchero
• Wolverhampton Saturday & Sunday Football Leagues memories on Facebook