The Isle of Man football league system comprises two connected leagues for football clubs in the Isle of Man, the Premier League and Division Two. The system has a hierarchical format with promotion and relegation between the two leagues. There are currently 25 clubs who are members of a league in the Isle of Man men's football league system, split into two divisions, one of 12 clubs and one of 13 clubs.[1]

The league system for women's football in Isle of Man runs separately. There is currently only one league comprising six clubs.

Cup eligibility

Being members of a league at a particular level affects eligibility for Cup, or single-elimination, competitions.[2]

The system

Level League(s)/Division(s)
1 Isle of Man Premier League

(Canada Life Premier League)

12 clubs – 2 relegations

2 Isle of Man Division Two

(JCK Division Two)

13 clubs – 2 promotions

Women's system

The women's system currently has one step. The league comprises six clubs and there is no promotion or relegation.

Level League(s)/Division(s)
1 Isle of Man Women's League

(Regency Travel Women's League)

6 clubs – no promotion or relegation

See also

References

  1. "Isle of Man Senior Men's Leagues". full-time.thefa.com. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  2. Association, The Football. "IOMFA Online Handbook 2016-17 | IsleofmanFA". www.isleofmanfa.com. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
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