East Midlands Football
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About East Midlands Football
The East Midlands has a proud footballing heritage. Nottingham is home to the world's oldest professional club (Notts County, 1862) and the second oldest (Nottingham Forest, 1865). Leicester, Derby and Northampton all have vibrant non-league scenes alongside their professional clubs. The United Counties League and East Midlands Counties League cover dozens of clubs across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
East Midlands Football — FAQ
Notts County (1862) and Nottingham Forest (1865) are among the oldest professional clubs in the world. The region also has many non-league clubs dating back to the Victorian era.
The United Counties League, East Midlands Counties League and Midland Football League cover the region at Steps 5-7. Above that, clubs compete in the Northern Premier League or Southern League.