Perthshire Amateur Football Association

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Perthshire Amateur Football Association
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Country Scotland
Confederation UEFA
Divisions3
Number of teams29
Level on pyramidN/A
Promotion toNone
Relegation toNone
Domestic cup(s) Scottish Amateur Cup
Website Official website

The Perthshire Amateur Football Association (PAFA) is a football league competition for amateur clubs in the Perthshire area of Scotland. The association is affiliated to the Scottish Amateur Football Association.

Contents

The association has two divisions.

League membership

In order to join the association, clubs need to apply and are then voted in by current member clubs.

2016–17 league members

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