Lothian & Edinburgh Amateur Football Association

The Lothian & Edinburgh Amateur Football Association (LEAFA) is a football league competition, primarily for amateur clubs in the Lothian & Edinburgh area of Scotland. It was formed in 1998 through an amalgamation of the Lothian AFA & the Edinburgh AFA. The association is affiliated to the Scottish Amateur Football Association.

"LEAFA" redirects here. For the Sword Art Online character, see Leafa.
Lothian & Edinburgh Amateur Football Association
Founded1998
CountryScotland
ConfederationUEFA
Divisions5
Number of teams50
Level on pyramidN/A
Promotion toNone
Relegation toNone
Domestic cup(s)Scottish Amateur Cup
East of Scotland Cup
Current championsSandys
Websitehttp://www.leafa.co.uk/

Member clubs

As of season 2019–20, the Lothian & Edinburgh AFA has 50 member clubs, hereafter listed in their respective leagues:

Premier Division
  • Clermiston Star
  • CP United
  • Danderhall Miners
  • Edinburgh South Vics
  • Pentcaitland
  • Meadowbank
  • Murieston United
  • Musselburgh Athletic
  • Sandys
  • Tollcross Thistle
  • Tranent Amateurs

League Structure

The Lothian & Edinburgh AFA is split into five divisions over three tiers - a Premier Division of 11 teams, immediately below this are two feeder leagues, the Lothian East & West leagues respectively. The bottom tier also contains two feeder leagues; Edinburgh East & West.

The league setup for season 2019-20:

Level

League(s)/Division(s)

1

Premier Division
11 clubs playing 20 games

2

Lothian West
8 clubs playing 15 games

Lothian East
10 clubs playing 18 games

3

Edinburgh West
11 clubs playing 20 games

Edinburgh East
10 clubs playing 18 games

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