About us

About the Scottish Amateur
Football Association

The Scottish Amateur Football Association was founded in 1909 and formed to legislate for and to foster the game of football as played by amateurs. The SAFA is a truly national association with members in all areas of Scotland from the Shetlands through the Highlands and Islands to the Borders catering for open age adult amateur football.

History

The Association was founded in 1909 with three original members, Queen’s Park FC, Glasgow & District FP League and the Schools Association.

Please visit our Official History of the Scottish Amateur FA Facebook Page

Cup Competitions

The Association organises various cup competitions at National and District level as follows;

  • Only Sport Scottish Amateur Cup
  • Only Sport Sunday Trophy
  • Alona Hotel West of Scotland Amateur Cup
  • Only Sport East of Scotland Amateur Cup
  • Soccer World North of Scotland Amateur Cup
  • Only Sport South of Scotland Amateur Cup
  • Direct Soccer North of Tay Amateur Cup
  • North Road Garage Fife Amateur Cup
  • Loch Duart Ltd Highland Amateur Cup
  • JST Electronics Sunday East of Scotland Amateur Cup
  • JST Electronics Sunday West of Scotland Amateur Cup

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Partnerships

We strive to establish and develop relationships with partners that we feel hold similar values and objectives to the SAFA, and will benefit our clubs on and off the pitch.