Northern Premier League Chairman's Cup
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The Northern Premier League Chairman's Cup is currently a one-off game played between the champions of the Northern Premier League Division One North
and Division One South
. Prior to the creation of these leagues in 2007, the cup was a "plate" competition for teams that lost in the Challenge Cup
. The winner of the Chairman's Cup now goes on to play the Premier Division
champions in the Peter Swales Shield
.
. The competition is now competed by the respective Division One North/South champions. Hyde United is the most successful team with 2 wins. Due to the new structure of the competition, it is now only possible to defend the title if the champions of Division One North/South are not promoted to the Premier Division – as happened with Retford United
in 2007–08 due to ground problems.
Since the split of Division One into two leagues in 2007–08; winning the Chairman's Cup secures qualification to play the Premier Division
champions in the Peter Swales Shield.
Northern Premier League Division One North
Division One North is one of the two second-tier divisions of the Northern Premier League. It is at tier 4 of the National League System, tier 8 of the English football league system...
and Division One South
Northern Premier League Division One South
Division One South is one of the two second-tier divisions of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 4 of the National League System, placing it seven divisions below the Premier League...
. Prior to the creation of these leagues in 2007, the cup was a "plate" competition for teams that lost in the Challenge Cup
Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
The Northern Premier League Challenge Cup is a knock-out cup competition organised by the Northern Premier League....
. The winner of the Chairman's Cup now goes on to play the Premier Division
Northern Premier League Premier Division
The Premier Division is the top division of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 3 of the National League System, placing it six divisions below the Premier League...
champions in the Peter Swales Shield
Peter Swales Shield
The Peter Swales Shield is an annual one-off game organised by the Northern Premier League. It is named in memory of Peter Swales....
.
History
The Chairman's Cup's first season was in 1999–2000. At this point the Northern Premier League consited of just two divisions and the tournement was a "plate" competition for teams that had lost in the Challenge CupNorthern Premier League Challenge Cup
The Northern Premier League Challenge Cup is a knock-out cup competition organised by the Northern Premier League....
. The competition is now competed by the respective Division One North/South champions. Hyde United is the most successful team with 2 wins. Due to the new structure of the competition, it is now only possible to defend the title if the champions of Division One North/South are not promoted to the Premier Division – as happened with Retford United
Retford United F.C.
Retford United Football Club are an English football club based at Cannon Park in Retford, Nottinghamshire. They currently play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.-History:...
in 2007–08 due to ground problems.
Since the split of Division One into two leagues in 2007–08; winning the Chairman's Cup secures qualification to play the Premier Division
Northern Premier League Premier Division
The Premier Division is the top division of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 3 of the National League System, placing it six divisions below the Premier League...
champions in the Peter Swales Shield.
Pre-split
| Year | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Notes | Venue |
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| 2000 | Hyde United | Emley Wakefield F.C. Wakefield F.C. is an English football club based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The club was previously known as Emley A.F.C. from 1903 to 2002.-History:... |
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| 2001 | Barrow | Harrogate Town Harrogate Town F.C. Harrogate Town Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1914 and currently competes in the Conference North division of the Football Conference.-History:... |
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| 2002 | Worksop Town Worksop Town F.C. Worksop Town Football Club are a semi-professional English football club from Worksop, Nottinghamshire who play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division... |
Droylsden Droylsden F.C. Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:... |
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| 2003 | Hucknall Town Hucknall Town F.C. Hucknall Town F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. The club are members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division and play at Watnall Road.-History:... |
Droylsden Droylsden F.C. Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:... |
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| 2004 | Hyde United | Leek Town Leek Town F.C. Leek Town Football Club is an English football club based in Leek, Staffordshire, currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South... |
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| 2005 | Kidsgrove Athletic Kidsgrove Athletic F.C. Kidsgrove Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in based in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, England currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South... |
7–6 | Woodley Sports Woodley Sports F.C. Woodley Sports F.C. is a football club based in Woodley, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. They were established in 1970 as Woodley Athletic, and play at the Neil Rourke Memorial Stadium. In 1992, they became champions of the Manchester League Division One, and were promoted to the Manchester... |
Over two legs | |
| 2006 | Blyth Spartans | 2–0 | Ossett Town Ossett Town F.C. Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:... |
at Blyth Spartans | |
| 2007 | Guiseley | 2–1 | Cammell Laird Cammell Laird F.C. Cammell Laird Football Club is an English Semi Professional football club based in Birkenhead, Merseyside. The club are currently members of the Northern Premier League Division One North, The 8th Tier of English Football, and play at the Kirklands Stadium.... |
After Division Split
| Year | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Notes | Venue | Division of winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Retford United Retford United F.C. Retford United Football Club are an English football club based at Cannon Park in Retford, Nottinghamshire. They currently play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.-History:... |
2–0 | Witton Albion | South | ||
| 2009 | Durham City | 2–1 | Retford United Retford United F.C. Retford United Football Club are an English football club based at Cannon Park in Retford, Nottinghamshire. They currently play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.-History:... |
North | ||
| 2010 | Mickleover Sports Mickleover Sports F.C. Mickleover Sports F.C. is a football club based in the Mickleover suburb of Derby, England. They are currently members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division... |
2–2 | FC Halifax Town | 3–1 on penalties | South | |
| 2011 2010–11 Northern Premier League The 2010–11 season was the 43rd season of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, and the fourth season of the Northern Premier League Division One North and South.... |
Game not played |
Results by team
Teams that have won the cup at least once.| Club | Winners | Runners-up | Winning years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde United | 2000, 2004 | ||
| Retford United Retford United F.C. Retford United Football Club are an English football club based at Cannon Park in Retford, Nottinghamshire. They currently play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.-History:... |
2008 | ||
| Barrow | 2001 | ||
| Blyth Spartans | 2006 | ||
| Durham City | 2009 | ||
| Guiseley | 2007 | ||
| Hucknall Town Hucknall Town F.C. Hucknall Town F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. The club are members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division and play at Watnall Road.-History:... |
2003 | ||
| Kidsgrove Athletic Kidsgrove Athletic F.C. Kidsgrove Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in based in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, England currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South... |
2005 | ||
| Mickleover Sports Mickleover Sports F.C. Mickleover Sports F.C. is a football club based in the Mickleover suburb of Derby, England. They are currently members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division... |
2010 | ||
| Worksop Town Worksop Town F.C. Worksop Town Football Club are a semi-professional English football club from Worksop, Nottinghamshire who play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division... |
2002 |