Perry Street and District League
Association football league in England
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The Perry Street and District League, commonly known as the Perry Street League, is an association football league in South West England, with clubs primarily based in south Somerset, west Dorset and east Devon. The league currently consists of three divisions, headed by the Premier Division.
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| Founded | 1903 |
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| Country | England |
| Divisions | 3 |
| Number of clubs | 33 |
| Feeder to | Somerset County League |
| Promotion to | Somerset County League Division Three |
| Current champions | Ilminster Town Reserves (2025–26) |
| Most championships | Merriott Rovers |
| Website | website |
The league was founded in 1903 by Charles Edward Small, owner of the Perry Street Lace Works. It originally consisted of five clubs: Perry Street Works, Combe Wanderers, Holyrood Mills, Axminster Town and Horton Rovers. Small is commemorated by the three spools of lace depicted on the league's crest, which also incorporates symbols representing the three counties traditionally served by the competition: the wyvern for Somerset, three castles for Dorset and a sailing ship for Devon.
The Perry Street and District League is affiliated with the Somerset County Football Association.[1] It acts as a feeder league to the Somerset County League, with clubs able to progress into the county league structure.[2]
The league was reduced from five divisions to four following the 2014–15 season. Following the league's annual general meeting at the end of the 2022–23 season, its structure was further reduced from four divisions to three for the 2023–24 season. [3]
Member clubs 2026–27
Premier Division
- Barrington
- Chard United
- Combe St Nicholas Reserves
- Crewkerne Rangers
- Forton Rangers
- Halstock
- Misterton
- Merriott Moretti
- South Petherton
- Yetminster United
Division One
- Chard United Reserves
- Combe St Nicholas A
- Dowlish Wake & Donyatt
- Forton Rangers Reserves
- Kingsbury Episcopi
- Misterton Reserves
- Netherbury
- South Petherton Reserves
- Thorncombe
- Winsham United
- Yetminster United Reserves
Division Two
- Charmouth
- Combe St Nicholas Colts
- Crewkerne Rangers Reserves
- Dowlish Wake & Donyatt Reserves
- Forton Rangers A
- Ilminster Town A
- Lyme Regis Rovers
- Merriott Saints
- Shepton Beauchamp Reserves
- Southwalk FC
- Winsham United Reserves
- Yetminster Sports
Current league champions and cup holders
| Division | Champions |
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| Premier Division | Ilminster Town Reserves |
| Division One | South Petherton Reserves |
| Division Two | Netherbury |
| Cup | Current holder | Won | 2026–27 status |
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| Arthur Gage Memorial Cup | West & Middle Chinnock | 2025–26 | To be played Easter 2027 |
| Bill Bailey Cup | Merriott Moretti | 2025–26 | To be played Easter 2027 |
| Challenge Cup | West & Middle Chinnock | 2025–26 | To be played Easter 2027 |
| Chard Hospital Cup | Chard United | 2026–27 | Winner |
| Coronation Cup | Misterton | 2025–26 | To be played Christmas 2026 |
| Daisy Hutchings Memorial Cup | Forton Rangers | 2018–19 | Not run |
| Division One Cup | Merriott Moretti | 2025–26 | To be played Easter 2027 |
| Jack Venn Cup | Netherbury | 2025–26 | Not run |
| John Adams Cup | Axminster Town 3rds | 2025–26 | Not run |
| John Fowler Cup | Combe St Nicholas A | 2026–27 | Winner |
| Ken Hodges Cup | Chard United 'A' | 2022–23 | Not run |
| Reg Eglon Cup | Combe St Nicolas Colts | 2026–27 | Winner |
Divisional champions
The league has operated a number of divisions during its history. The Premier Division was formerly known as the Junior League, while Division One was formerly known as the Intermediate League. Divisions Three and Four have also operated during periods when the league contained a larger number of divisions.
Premier Division (Formerly Junior League)
Division One (Formerly Intermediate League)
Division Two
Division Three
Division Four
Trophy/cup competitions
Cup competitions have formed part of the Perry Street & District League for much of its history. The league's principal knockout competition, the Perry Street Challenge Cup, was founded in 1912, with the trophy presented by league founder C. E. Small. Further competitions were subsequently established as the league developed, with a number of trophies presented by individuals and member clubs.
All cup competitions, except the Chard Hospital Cup, are governed by the rules of the Perry Street Challenge Cup.
- Premier Division
The Perry Street Challenge Cup
Founded 1912.
Cup presented by C. E. Small Esq.
Coronation Cup
Founded 1953.
Cup presented by C. H. Baulch Esq.
- Division One
Division One Cup
Founded 1954.
Cup presented by C. H. Harris Esq.
The Arthur Gage Memorial Cup
Founded 1950.
- Division Two
Jack Venn Cup
Founded 1961.
Formerly known as the Division Two Cup.
Cup presented by J. V. Venn Esq.
Reg Eglon Cup
Founded 1986.
Cup presented by Misterton Football Club.
- Rotational cups
Following the reduction in the number of league divisions, a number of established cup competitions have been retained and are used on a rotational basis.
John Fowler Trophy
Founded 1973.
Cup presented by Halstock Football Club.
Bill Bailey Cup
Founded 1973.
Cup presented by Beaminster Football Club.
John Adams Cup
Founded 2025.
The cup was established in memory of John Adams, a long-standing president of Forton Football Club and one of the original founders of the club. The cup final is held at Forton Rangers FC. Axminster Town 3rds became the inaugural winners in 2025–26.
- Other cups
Chard Hospital Cup
Founded in 1965.
Open to clubs as decided by the Management Committee.
The competition has a charitable purpose. Entry fees are donated to the Chard & District Hospital League of Friends, while the net proceeds from the final's gate receipts are also donated to the organisation.
Ken Hodges Cup
Founded in 1987
The Daisy Hutchings Memorial Cup
Founded 1970.
Originally open to clubs in Divisions Two and Three of the Perry Street & District League, with clubs permitted to enter one team.
The Tommy Tabberer Cup
Founded in 1962.
The competition was handed back to Lyme Regis FC following the 2022–23 season. The club now honours the cup as a pre-season tournament.