Yorkshire Combination

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Yorkshire Combination
Founded1910
First season1910–11
Folded1914
CountryEngland
DivisionsOne
Number of teamsLowest: 10 (1910–11 and 1913–14)
Highest: 14 (1911–12)

The Yorkshire Combination was an association football league covering Yorkshire, England.

History

The Yorkshire Combination was formed for the 1910–11 season, [1] and the inaugural champions were Bradford City reserves. [2] The league ran for four seasons [2] before being disbanded in 1914. [3]

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References

  1. "1910–11 Season Summary". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Yorkshire Combination 1910–1914". NonLeagueMatters. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  3. "Season Summary 1914–15". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 15 November 2015.