The Sheffield Amateur League was a

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competition for clubs in the

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area of

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. For many years it was behind only the

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in terms of seniority in the

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area.

Honours

League champions

References

{{reflist Defunct football leagues in England Defunct football competitions in South Yorkshire 1904 establishments in England Sports leagues established in 1904 1987 disestablishments in England Sports leagues disestablished in 1987