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3 unusual facts about Sunday league football


Aston-on-Trent

Playing in the Long Eaton Sunday League, the two teams are currently in the Oakes Insurance Premier Division and Division Three respectively.

Halesowen Harriers F.C.

Halesowen Harriers F.C. was founded by Derek Beasley and formed in 1961 as a Sunday league team, although as local laws at the time prohibited football from being played on Sundays, the team had to play all their matches away from home.

Sunday League

Sunday league football, amateur football played on Sundays in the United Kingdom.


Meir KA F.C.

Originally formed as the Sunday league team of the King's Arms pub in the Meir district, the club was later based in the neighbouring area of Meir Heath.

Sport London e Benfica F.C.

The club was founded on 15 May 1981 as a Sunday league team and is affiliate number 22 to the Portuguese club Sport Lisboa e Benfica.


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