By Declan Moriarty|Edited by Robert Kavanagh|Fact-checked by Tom Caldwell|Published 5 Jul 2026 · 09:22|8 minThe North Bucks & District Football League anchors grassroots football across northern Buckinghamshire, uniting amateur clubs in a competition that has run continuously since 1911. Keeping track of results, fixtures, and tables has historically required piecing together information from multiple club websites and social media, but the league’s official FA Full Time platform now consolidates everything in one place.
League Name: North Bucks & District Football League ·
Affiliation: Berks & Bucks County FA ·
Primary Platform: FA Full Time
Quick snapshot
- League founded in 1911 (Wikipedia)
- Affiliated to Berks & Bucks County FA (Berks & Bucks FA)
- Operates at roughly tier 12 of the English pyramid (League System Overview)
- Exact current divisional structure varies between sources (3 vs 4 divisions)
- Precise number of clubs active per season not publicly listed
- No comprehensive historical champions record freely available
- Stewkley FC won Premier Division in 2024–25 (Wikipedia)
- Recent results up to February 2025 on FA Full Time (Wikipedia)
- Season runs approximately August to May (Wikipedia)
- 2025–26 season preparations expected mid-2025
- Promotion and relegation between divisions
- Ongoing cup competition calendars
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | North Bucks & District Football League |
| Affiliation | Berks & Bucks County Football Association |
| Official Platform | FA Full Time |
| Level | Local district league (grassroots) |
| Location | Buckinghamshire, England |
| Founding Year | 1911 |
| Points System | 3 for win, 1 for draw, 0 for defeat |
| Season Format | Double round-robin (home and away) |
What are the latest North Bucks League results?
For anyone wanting to follow the action, the FA Full Time platform serves as the league’s official record. The Premier Division table as of mid-February 2025 shows Stewkley First Team leading with 37 points from 14 matches—12 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, and a goal difference of +20. Great Horwood First sat second with 28 points from 11 games, posting 9 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, and a goal difference of +19, according to the FA Full Time Premier Division records.
How to check recent match scores
The North Bucks League’s results calendar runs continuously throughout the season. Several notable results from mid-February 2025 illustrate the competitive range in the Premier Division. On 15 February, Old Bradwell United Development beat Milton Keynes City FC 8–0 away, while Great Horwood First edged past Newport Pagnell Athletic First 2–1. The same day’s fixtures included a 1–1 draw between Stewkley First Team and Hanslope First. Earlier that week, on 8 February, Milton Keynes City FC beat AFC Carpathians First 2–1, and Old Bradwell United Development defeated Great Horwood First 3–1 in a cup quarter-final.
Old Bradwell United Development’s 8–0 away win signals a team that’s firing on all cylinders early in 2025, making them one to watch in the closing stretch of the season.
Understanding the league table standings
The league uses the standard three-point system applied throughout English football—three points for a win, one for a draw, zero for a loss. Tables update weekly during the season, typically every Monday after weekend fixtures are processed. The double round-robin format means each team plays every other team in their division twice, once at home and once away, providing a fair test of consistency over the course of a season.
Top scorers and player statistics
Individual player statistics, including top scorers and disciplinary records, are recorded on the FA Full Time platform. These details appear in player profiles linked to match reports, though comprehensive season-long top scorer tables require navigating individual match entries.
Where to find North Bucks League fixtures?
All North Bucks League fixtures are managed and published through the FA Full Time system. This means clubs, players, and supporters can access the full fixture calendar from a single official source rather than chasing information across individual club websites or social media pages.
Official fixture list on FA Full Time
The platform lists upcoming Premier Division fixtures weeks in advance. For example, multiple matches were scheduled for 22 February 2025, including Stewkley First Team versus Great Horwood First and AFC Carpathians First versus Old Bradwell United Development. These fixtures appear alongside result entries for recently completed matches, giving users a continuous view of the season’s progress.
Postponements are factored into the schedule visibly on FA Full Time. Recent records show matches like Milton Keynes City FC versus Willen Men (19 October 2024) and Hanslope First versus Wing Village First (4 January 2025) marked as postponed, helping fans identify which fixtures were affected by weather or ground conditions.
How to download or print fixtures
FA Full Time offers tools for clubs to generate fixture lists, though individual supporters typically view fixtures online. The platform’s interface allows date filtering, making it straightforward to isolate upcoming matches by week or month. Printed schedules remain common for club noticeboards and changing rooms.
Season schedule and key dates
A typical North Bucks League season runs from August through May, following the standard English grassroots football calendar. The season breaks around Christmas and New Year, with cup competitions interspersed throughout. League rules and cup rules documents for the 2024–25 season are available for download directly from the FA Full Time league page, providing clubs and officials with the regulatory framework for competition.
Which teams play in the North Bucks League?
The North Bucks & District Football League draws clubs primarily from northern Buckinghamshire, with some participation from adjacent Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Bedfordshire. This geographic spread reflects the league’s role as a genuine community competition serving a wider region than its name might suggest.
Current member clubs
Clubs competing in recent seasons include Stewkley FC, Great Horwood First, Old Bradwell United Development, Milton Keynes City FC, AFC Carpathians First, Newport Pagnell Athletic First, Hanslope First, and Wing Village First, among others. A complete membership list for any given season is available on the FA Full Time league page, where clubs appear alphabetically by division.
Many Premier Division clubs carry “First” or “Development” designations, reflecting the structure where senior teams compete in the league while reserve sides may play at lower levels—a common setup in grassroots football across England.
How to find a club near you
Prospective players or supporters looking for a local club can use the FA Full Time directory to identify teams by location. Some clubs also maintain their own websites or social media pages, though these vary in availability and update frequency. The Berks & Bucks County FA website provides broader context on affiliated clubs across the county, serving as a secondary reference point.
Team contact information and home grounds
Ground information for North Bucks League clubs is embedded within the FA Full Time fixture records, which list venues for each scheduled match. Direct club contact details typically require visiting individual club websites or social media channels, as the league’s central platform focuses on match administration rather than club marketing. The league’s governing structure sits below the National League System, at approximately tier 12 of the English football league system, emphasizing its grassroots position in the pyramid.
Upsides
- Single official platform (FA Full Time) for all fixtures and results
- League founded in 1911, giving it over a century of community football history
- Affiliated to Berks & Bucks County FA, ensuring governance standards
- Five domestic cup competitions run alongside the league
- Standard points system matches professional football practice
Downsides
- Divisional structure varies between sources (3 vs 4 divisions currently)
- No publicly accessible comprehensive historical records
- Individual match reports limited compared to higher-tier competitions
- Player statistics require manual navigation of match entries
- Postponements are frequent, affecting fixture scheduling
What people say
The North Bucks & District Football League sits just below the National League System and is self-governing, with some clubs registered with other county FAs depending on their location.
— Berks & Bucks Football Association overview
County leagues like the North Bucks & District Football League represent the grassroots base below level 11, where all clubs are amateur and promotion into the formal National League System is tightly controlled.
Related reading: English football league system · Berks & Bucks Football Association
en.wikipedia.org, nba.com, meadowlandsfootball.net, facebook.com, news.williamhill.com, nosfl.co.uk, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, world-football.fandom.com, northreport.net
Frequently asked questions
How long has the North Bucks League existed?
The North Bucks & District Football League was founded in 1911, making it one of the older local leagues in the region. Both Wikipedia and the Football Club History Database corroborate this founding year, providing consistent historical reference.
How can I join a team in the North Bucks League?
Prospective players can identify clubs through the FA Full Time directory or by contacting clubs directly via their own websites or social media. Most clubs hold informal trials or training sessions at the start of the season, though specific joining processes vary by club.
What is the difference between North Bucks and South Bucks League?
The North Bucks & District Football League covers the northern part of Buckinghamshire and is affiliated with the Berks & Bucks County FA. The South Bucks Football League operates in the southern part of the county. Both are separate grassroots competitions at similar levels of the English football pyramid.
Is the North Bucks League affiliated with the Football Association?
The league is affiliated to the Berks & Bucks County Football Association, which is itself part of the wider Football Association structure. This affiliation provides governance oversight, access to cup competitions, and administrative support through county FA channels.
How are league standings determined?
Standings are based on points accumulated during the season—three points for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss. When teams are level on points, goal difference typically serves as the first tiebreaker, followed by goals scored and then head-to-head records.
What age groups are included in the league?
The North Bucks & District Football League primarily caters to adult amateur teams. Youth and junior football operates through separate leagues and structures under the county FA’s broader jurisdiction.
Are there cup competitions run alongside the league?
Yes. The league runs five domestic cup competitions: the Inter Divisional Challenge Cup, Premier Division Challenge Trophy, Intermediate Division Challenge Trophy, Division One Challenge Trophy, and Reserve Team Challenge Trophy. These provide additional competitive opportunities beyond the league programme.
How can I contact the league secretary?
League administration contact details are typically available through the Berks & Bucks County FA website or by querying the county FA directly. FA Full Time also provides league administrative contacts for registered officials.
Related reading
- English football league system — Understanding where grassroots leagues fit in the pyramid
- Berks & Bucks Football Association — County FA governance and affiliated leagues
- Football Club History Database — Historical records for North Bucks League and member clubs

Declan Moriarty
Declan Moriarty is Editor-in-Chief and Responsible Publisher of MatchWire. A Dublin-based editor with a background in wire-service sports journalism, he sets the editorial line, owns the corrections process and answers publicly for everything MatchWire publishes. His standard is simple: if it moves on the wire, it has been verified first.
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