Mid-Ulster Football League
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Country | Northern Ireland |
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Founded | 1997 |
Divisions | 6 |
Number of teams | 27 |
Level on pyramid | 4 and 5 (Intermediate A and Intermediate B only) |
Promotion to | NIFL Championship 2 |
Domestic cup(s) | Irish Cup IFA Intermediate Cup |
Current champions | Newry City A.F.C. (2015–16) |
Most championships | Dollingstown Warrenpoint Town (3) |
2014-15 Mid-Ulster Football League |
The Daily Mirror Mid-Ulster Football League, or simply referred to as the Mid-Ulster League, is an association football league in Northern Ireland. It contains 12 divisions. These comprise two intermediate sections: the Intermediate A and Intermediate B divisions; four junior sections: Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 and Division 4;Reserve Championship and four reserve sections: Reserve 1, Reserve 2 and Reserve 3 and Reserve 4
Contents
Clubs in membership (2015–16)
Intermediate A |
Intermediate B |
Format
The league season lasts from August to May with each club playing the others twice, once at their home ground and once at that of their opponents. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, and then goals scored.
Intermediate A
For the 2015–16 season there are 14 clubs, each playing a total of 22 games. The two lowest placed teams are relegated to the Intermediate B division. The league champions can be promoted to NIFL Championship 2, providing they meet the admittance requirements.
Intermediate B
For the 2015–16 season there are 14 clubs, each playing a total of 26 games. The two highest placed teams are promoted into the Intermediate A division.
Divisions 1-4
There are four divisions which have junior status: Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 and Division 4. The league winner can be promoted into the Intermediate section as long as their grounds meet intermediate standards.
Reserves 1-4
There are four divisions for reserve sides . The divisions are called Reserve 1, Reserve 2, Reserve 3 and Reserve 4
List of champions
Season | Champions (number of titles) |
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1997–98 | Lurgan Celtic (1) |
1998–99 | Bessbrook United (1) |
1999–2000 | Bessbrook United (2) |
2000–01 | Warrenpoint Town (1) |
2001–02 | Hanover (1) |
2002–03 | Laurelvale (1) |
2003–04 | Ballymacash Rangers (1) |
2004–05 | Richhill (1) |
2005–06 | Laurelvale (2) |
2006–07 | Hanover (2) |
2007–08 | Warrenpoint Town (2) |
2008–09 | Dollingstown (1) |
2009–10 | Warrenpoint Town (3) |
2010–11 | Tandragee Rovers (1) |
2011–12 | Camlough Rovers (1) |
2012–13 | Dollingstown (2) |
2013–14 | Dollingstown (3) |
2014–15 | Tandragee Rovers (2) |
2015–16 | Newry City A.F.C. (1)[1] |
References
External links
- Daily Mirror Mid-Ulster Football League Official website
- nifootball.co.uk - (For fixtures, results and tables of all Northern Ireland amateur football leagues)