Aberdeenshire Amateur Football Association
| Country | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Divisions | 4 |
| Level on pyramid | N/A |
| Promotion to | None |
| Relegation to | None |
| Domestic cup(s) |
Scottish Amateur Cup North of Scotland Amateur Cup Aberdeen F.C. Trophy |
| Current champions | Sportsmans Club |
| Website |
aberdeenshireafa |
The Aberdeenshire Amateur Football Association (AAFA) is the governing body for amateur football in the City of Aberdeen and County of Aberdeenshire in North East Scotland. They run the Aberdeenshire Amateur Football League and associated cup competitions. The association was founded in 1947 and is affiliated to the Scottish Amateur Football Association.
Member Clubs
As of season 2014-15, the AAFA had eighty-four member clubs.
Premier Division
- Cove Thistle
- Woodside
- MS United
- Robert Gordon University
- Great Northern Athletic
- Sportsmans Club
- Ellon Amateurs
- Rothie Rovers
- Cowie Thistle
- Kincorth
- Aberdeen University
- Westdyke
Division One (North)
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Division One (East)
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Division Two (North) |
Division Two (East)
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Division Three
- Aboyne
- AFC Murdos
- Auchnagatt Barons
- Continental
- Croft Tavern
- Huntly Amateurs
- Jesus House
- Kintore
- McTeagle
- Middlefield Wasps
- Monymusk
- Newburgh Thistle
- Postal ALC
- Sheddocksley
- Torry United
- Westdyce
League Structure
The Aberdeenshire AFA is split into four single tiers - a Premier Division at the summit with three divisions below. Divisions One and Two are split into two parallel groups.
The league setup for season 2014-15:
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Level |
League(s)/Division(s) | |||
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1 |
Aberdeenshire AFA Premier Division | |||
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2 |
Aberdeenshire AFA Division One | |||
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3 |
Aberdeenshire AFA Division Two 28 clubs in two groups playing 26 games | |||
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4 |
Aberdeenshire AFA Division Three | |||
Associated competitions
Aberdeen F.C. Trophy
The equivalent of the League Cup, a knock-out competition for all member clubs.
Edmond Trophy
A consolation cup for losing teams in the first round of the Aberdeen F.C. Trophy.
Association Trophy
A knock-out competition for Premier Division and Division One clubs.
Bowie Cup
A consolation cup for losing teams in the first round of the Association Trophy.
Premier Trophy
A knock-out competition for Premier Division clubs.
Stephen Shield
A knock-out competition for clubs in Division One (North).
White Cup
A knock-out competition for clubs in Division One (East).
Castle Rovers Cup
A knock-out competition for clubs in Division Two (North).
Barclay Cook Cup
A knock-out competition for clubs in Division Two (East).
Chattan Rovers Cup
A knock-out competition for clubs in Division Three.
Dickie Trophy
A knock-out competition for clubs in Divisions Two and Three.
Hans Fyfe Trophy
A consolation cup for losing teams in the first round of the Dickie Trophy
Ian Napier Memorial Shield
A pre-season supercup contested between the previous season's Division One regional champions.
John Todd Memorial Trophy
A pre-season supercup contested between the winner and runner-up in the previous season's Premier Division.