The Down Area Winter Football League (DAWFL), is an amateur association football league in County Down, Northern Ireland. [1] The league was formed in August 1974 in Downpatrick, and currently[ when? ] has over 50 clubs affiliated with it. The league runs a winter season from October to March. Teams compete in a number of divisions, as well as cup competitions. [2] [3]
A number of players within the league have gone on to play professionally. These include Northern Ireland internationals, such as Steven Davis and Keith Gillespie. [4] NIFL teams submit their reserve teams to the league.
The league is divided into divisions, with relegation and promotion. The league structure is as follows:
As of 2025, teams affiliated with the Down Area Winter Football League include: [8]