South of Scotland Football League
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The South of Scotland Football League (SoSFL) is a senior football league based in south-west Scotland. The league sits at level 6 on the Scottish football league system, acting as a feeder to the Lowland Football League.
Founded | 1892 (original) 1946 (current) |
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Country | Scotland |
Confederation | UEFA |
Divisions | 1 |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 6 |
Promotion to | Lowland Football League |
Domestic cup(s) | Scottish Cup (licensed clubs and league winners) South Region Challenge Cup |
League cup(s) | South of Scotland League Cup Southern Counties FA Challenge Cup Cree Lodge Cup Haig Gordon Cup Potts Cup Tweedie Cup |
Current champions | Abbey Vale (1st title) (2022–23) |
Most championships | 13 titles St Cuthbert Wanderers |
Website | Official Website |
Current: 2023–24 South of Scotland Football League |
Founded in 1946, it is currently composed of 12 member clubs in a single division. Geographically, the league currently covers Dumfries and Galloway although clubs have also been located in East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire.
Since 2014–15 it has featured in the senior pyramid system. The winners take part in an end of season promotion play-off with the East of Scotland Football League and West of Scotland Football League champions, subject to clubs meeting the required licensing criteria.