Welcome to the Lothian & Edinburgh AFA website

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The Association was formed in 1998 with the amalgamation of the Lothian Amateur F.A. and the Edinburgh Amateur F.A.

The Association maintains a policy of affording everyone in the Edinburgh and Lothians the opportunity to play in organised competition at their own level. It is the largest Association in Scotland now having over 100 member clubs and since the merger has been able to boast of having the Scottish Amateur Cup winners, the East of Scotland Cup winners and South of Scotland Cup winners. It is the only Association in Scotland which provides a platform for players to participate on a Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning and Sunday Afternoon. The Association also has an Over 35 Section which play on Friday evenings through the summer and autumn,

The Lothian & Edinburgh AFA upholds the objects of amateur football to promote, foster and develop the game of Association football by offering both new and established clubs and their players the platform to perform at a level which suits them.

The Association operates a Saturday Section and a Sunday Section. The Saturday Section has 3 divisions for the 2023/24  Season - Premier, Championship and Division 1. The Sunday Morning Section has 3 Divisions - Premier Division, Champiomship and Division 1 . The Sunday Afternoon Section has 1 Division - Premier Division.

It is our hope that all our clubs and players enjoy their football at whatever level whether or not they are successful at competition level. 

The Association is seeking to add to its list of referees. Any official interested in offering his/her services to the Association should contact Gary Cardle on 07384 282507 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.