East of Scotland Football League

The East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) is a senior football league based in the east and south-east of Scotland. The league sits at levels 6–9 on the Scottish football league system, acting as a feeder to the Lowland Football League.

East of Scotland Football League
Founded1923
Country Scotland (59 teams)
Other club(s) from England (1 team)
ConfederationUEFA
Divisions4
Number of teams59
Level on pyramid6–9
Promotion toLowland Football League
Domestic cup(s)Scottish Cup (licensed clubs and Premier Division winners)
South Region Challenge Cup
League cup(s)East of Scotland League Cup
King Cup (non-Premier Division clubs only)
Current championsLinlithgow Rose (1st title)
(2022–23)
Most championshipsWhitehill Welfare (16 titles)
Websiteeosfl.com
Current: 2023–24 East of Scotland Football League

Founded in 1923, it is currently composed of 59 member clubs competing in four divisions. Traditionally clubs were located in Edinburgh, Lothians and the Scottish Borders however the league has now expanded and also includes clubs from Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Fife, Stirling, and Perth.

Since 2014–15 it has featured in the senior pyramid system. The winners take part in an end of season promotion play-off with the South of Scotland Football League and West of Scotland Football League champions, subject to clubs meeting the required licensing criteria.

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