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 September to May. 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

Frank Moore Cup Mervyn Bassett Cup Tommy Murphy Memorial Shield

List of DAWFL teams, and leagues


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.