The North East Colleges' League

Over 40 years of football for college students in the North East of England

The North East Colleges’ League is affiliated to parent county Football Association Durham F.A.

 

 

WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE OF THE NORTH EAST COLLEGES’ LEAGUE

 

 

 

 

Darren Heathcote

The North East Colleges’ League

Gateshead College

Baltic Campus

Quarryfield Road

NE8 3BE

leaguesecretary@necl.co.uk

 
Text Box: The North East Colleges' Football League has been running for over 40 years and currently has 2 divisions with 10 teams in each division. Colleges from across the North East compete on Wednesday afternoons for the league title and in the NECL cup competition.   Over 250 college students currently participate in the league on a weekly basis. The league is now split into a Higher Education Division and an Under 18 Division. Last year’s Premier Division Champions were Gateshead College who saw off the strong challenge of City of Sunderland College to win the title.   The First Division Champions were Gateshead College Development A. Premier Division Cup winners were Gateshead College who also won the NECL challenge cup. The First Division Cup was won by Gateshead College Development B. Mission Statement for the HE Division: We aim to build and sustain a successful league by promoting and encouraging competition and outstanding performance, achieving the highest standards through commitment, respect and discipline. Mission Statement for the Under 18 Division: We aim to build and sustain a successful league by upholding good practice, encouraging participation and promoting successful development at all levels, achieving the highest standards through commitment, respect and discipline