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Monday Night Football League
Professionally managed small-sided football for local teams.
Format
Small-sided
Match length
40 minutes
Cost
£30/team
Location
Accrington Academy
About the programme
Monday Night Football League
Established in 2011, the Monday Night Football League is an organised small-sided competition affiliated to Lancashire FA.
Enter a team →How the league works
Structured, competitive and straightforward.
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Lancashire FA qualified referees.
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40-minute matches with a short half-time break.
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Promotion and relegation between divisions.
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Rolling substitutes and flexible squad registration.
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Fixtures, results and tables available online.
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Shin guards must be worn and metal studs are not permitted.
Team commitment
Be ready for the full season.
Teams commit to the scheduled league programme for each season. If you know you cannot fulfil a fixture, give the league team as much notice as possible so they can try to arrange a replacement and avoid disruption.
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Each season lasts approximately 14 weeks.
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Teams can register a flexible squad and use guest players when short.
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The team captain is responsible for the players representing their team.
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Discipline is managed under small-sided football and Lancashire FA processes.
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Complaints or fixture appeals should be submitted in writing to the league team.
Monday Night Football League FAQs
Good to know before you start.
Quick answers to the questions we are most often asked about this programme.
How much does it cost?
The current team fee is £30 per match.
How long are the matches?
Matches are 40 minutes.
Are referees provided?
Yes. Matches are managed by qualified referees.
Can we use rolling substitutes?
Yes. Rolling substitutes are permitted within the league rules.
How do we join the league?
Use the Enter a Team button or contact the league team through the details on this page.
Support to take part
Tell the team if you would like to discuss access, communication or additional support before your first session. We can explain what to expect.
Talk to the team →Your wellbeing matters
If something worries you at an ASCT activity, speak to a member of staff or contact our safeguarding team.
Safeguarding contacts →Fixtures
League tables & fixtures.
Tables open on The FA Full-Time website. Check the season selector for the latest competition.
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