Bournemouth Hayward Sunday League

Introduction

The Bournemouth Hayward Sunday League is an amateur football league based in Bournemouth, Dorset, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently has over 100 teams competing in 7 divisions.

The league is affiliated to the Bournemouth Divisional Football Association (BDFA) and plays its matches on Sundays. The season runs from September to May.

The league is divided into 7 divisions: Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6, and Division 7. The top 2 teams in each division are promoted at the end of the season, while the bottom 2 teams are relegated.

The league cup is the most prestigious competition in the league. It is competed for by all teams in the league and is played in a knockout format.

The league also has a number of other cups, including the Challenge Cup, the Charity Cup, and the Veterans Cup.

History

The Bournemouth Hayward Sunday League was founded in 1921. The original name of the league was the Bournemouth and District Sunday League.

The league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams competing in 7 divisions.

The league has produced a number of professional footballers, including Steve Claridge, who played for England and Southampton.

Current Season

The current season of the Bournemouth Hayward Sunday League began in September 2022 and is scheduled to end in May 2023.

The current champions are FC Hajduk, who won the league last season.

The current top scorers in the league are:

• John Smith (FC Hajduk): 20 goals
• Michael Jones (Bournemouth Manor): 15 goals
• Peter Brown (East Christchurch Athletic): 12 goals

Sources

Bournemouth Divisional Football Association

M.A. Hart Bournemouth Football League

Bournemouth Hayward Sunday League