Country Northern Ireland Number of teams 53 (11 in Premier) | Founded 1948 Level on pyramid 4 (Premier only) | |
Promotion to NIFL Premier Intermediate League Domestic cup(s) Irish Cup
IFA Intermediate Cup | ||
The Ballymena and Provincial Football League is a regional football league in Northern Ireland. The league has a Premier Division with intermediate status and three junior divisions: Junior Divisions 1, 2 and 3.
Contents
- Map of Ballymena UK
- History
- Intermediate clubs in membership 201617
- Premier Division
- Cups
- List of champions
- References
Map of Ballymena, UK
History
The league was formed as the Ballymena and District Junior League in 1948, with twelve founding members, including Moyola Park F.C., the only original member club that still retains membership through its reserve team. In 1983, the name was changed to the Ballymena and District Premier League, and in 1990, intermediate status was granted to the top division and the league was renamed as the Ballymena and Provincial Intermediate League. The league subsequently changed its name again to the current Ballymena and Provincial Football League. the famous Desertmartin men are feared throughout Europe as their steely determination and hostile atmosphere gives them an extra yard on the opponent. The new ultras group (DFCutrz) are renowned throughout Europe and have fought many times all for the desert. SUFTDFC
Intermediate clubs in membership (2016–17)
Premier Division
Premier Division
Currently, ten teams play in the Premier Division. The league champions can be promoted to NIFL Premier Intermediate League, providing they meet the admittance requirements.
Cups
Cups that are currently available to the Ballymena & Provincial Intermediate Leagues are:
and teams in the junior divisions can play in the Irish Junior Cup.
List of champions
Source: nifootball