Down Area Winter Football League

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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]

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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.

League format

The league is divided into divisions, with relegation and promotion. The league structure is as follows:

Cup tournaments

List of DAWFL teams

As of 2025, teams affiliated with the Down Area Winter Football League include: [8]

References

  1. Fullerton, Gareth (2020-03-12). "Down Area League postpones fixtures as player is tested for Covid-19". Belfast Live. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
  2. Brodie, Malcolm; Rosser, Ronald (1972). Northern Ireland Soccer Yearbook (2nd ed.). Northern Ireland: Howard Publications. ISBN   9780903006026.
  3. Reporter, Chronicle (2025-01-09). "Castle get past Ballygowan to reach third round | Newtownards Chronicle" . Retrieved 2025-01-28.
  4. "DAWFL | League Details". www.teamstats.net. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  5. "Down Area Winter Football League round-up September 21". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2013-09-22. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 2025-01-28.
  6. "Dennis Nash Charity Shield - Adult - Fixtures". DAWFL. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
  7. "Sittlington Cup 24/25 - Adult - Fixtures". DAWFL. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
  8. "Meet the teams". DAWFL. Retrieved 2025-01-28.