East Manchester Junior Football League

East Manchester Junior Football League

The East Manchester Junior Football League (EMJFL) is an amateur football league for children under the age of 18. It is based in East Manchester, England, and has over 100 teams participating.

History

The EMJFL was founded in 1972. It was originally called the East Manchester Sunday League, but it was renamed in 2002.

Structure

The EMJFL is divided into four divisions: Under-7s, Under-8s, Under-9s, and Under-10s. There is also a girls' division for Under-11s and Under-12s.

The teams play each other home and away, and the top teams in each division qualify for the playoffs. The winners of the playoffs are crowned champions.

Cup competitions

The EMJFL also runs a number of cup competitions, including the FA Vase, the FA Trophy, and the Manchester FA Challenge Cup.

Sources

• East Manchester Junior Football League website
• East Manchester Junior Football League Twitter account
• East Manchester Junior Football League on Full-Time