EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

By 1991 the League could boast 576 registered players and it was during this season that the Eastern Junior Alliance had the first of many successes in the F.A. Youth Cup, Chelmsford City reaching the 2nd Round and taking Colchester United to a replay before losing to the odd goal. In the following season 1992, with 25 teams taking part, a spell of bad weather caused 140 postponements to fixtures... Over the years, Eastern Junior Alliance clubs have competed in numerous outside competitions with great success. Apart from those very early years, the League consistently attracted around 24 teams each season and was sanctioned by both the Essex and Suffolk County Football Associations... With the coming of the 1994/95 season the League increased in size, with 36 teams taking part and it was during this period that a number of Eastern Junior Alliance players were selected to represent England Schools under 18's squad.

Registration numbers: CE010559 (CH)

Primary location: Chelmsford United Kingdom