Yeadon Local

Yeadon Local Amateur Football League

The Yeadon Local Amateur Football League is a football league based in Yeadon, West Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1972 and currently has 20 teams competing in two divisions.

The league is affiliated to the West Riding County Amateur Football Association. The winners of each division are promoted to the next level, while the bottom two teams in each division are relegated.

History

The Yeadon Local Amateur Football League was founded in 1972 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just eight teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has 20 teams.

The league has been successful in developing local talent. Many players who have played in the league have gone on to play professional football, including Gary Speed, David Wetherall, and Michael Brown.

Current season

The current season is the 50th season of the Yeadon Local Amateur Football League. The league is sponsored by Yeadon Town Council.

The current champions are Yeadon Corinthians, who won the league in the 2021-22 season. The current runners-up are Yeadon Athletic.

Sources

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