Leagues
Hertfordshire FA Sanctioned Leagues
Grassroots Leagues in Hertfordshire
Leagues provide organised football to players of all ages and abilities
Leagues play a vital role in the organisation of grassroots football, providing a safe and structured environment for competition that allows everyone connected with the game to enjoy participating on a regular basis.
We are proud that Hertfordshire is home to some fantastic leagues who strive continuously to grow and improve. This includes the Herts Senior County League, whose outstanding efforts were recognised when they were chosen by The FA as national winners of Grassoots League of the Year in 2020.
In Hertfordshire each league is an independent organisation controlled by their member clubs. Leagues have to be sanctioned by their local County FA however, meaning we are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate rules and that they administer their competitions in accordance with them.
We maintain a close working relationship with all league officials and volunteers, acting as a first point of contact for help and advice and identifying areas where we can provide support to help with their development.
If you are a new club looking for somwehere to play, or just want to know more about the different leagues operating in the county, further details of the leagues sanctioned by Hertfordshire FA can be found below.
Secretary: Mr Rodney Northwood
Tel: 07770 925882 / 01279 724514
Email: rodneynorthwood@live.co.uk
Secretary: Mr Michael Ivory
Tel: 01442 873198 (h) / 07592501371 (m)
Email: michaelivory@btinternet.com
The national league system
The National League System is the league structure for senior men’s football that sits directly below the Football League, League Two. It stretches from the Football Conference Premier Division at Step 1 through to County Leagues at Step 7. The Women’s Pyramid provides the league structure for the Senior Women’s game, from the Women’s Premier League at Step 1 through to County Leagues at Step 6.