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| | League History |
 | | The North West Counties Football League was formed in 1982 with the amalgamation of the Cheshire County League and the Lancashire Combination. |
 | | The League operates First and Second Division competitions, plus a Reserve League and Cup, and also stages a Challenge Cup, the Final of which is staged at Gigg Lane, home of Bury FC, a Floodlit Trophy and a Second Division Trophy. |
 | | We also have formal promotion/relegation arrangements with the Liverpool County Combination, the Manchester League, the Mid-Cheshire League, the Midland League, the West Cheshire League and the West Lancashire League. |
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