 The Lancashire Amateur Football League (more commonly known as the LAL) was founded in 1899 Clubs are situated throughout the old boundaries of Lancashire & Cheshire; stretching from Preston in the North, Southport in the West, Rochdale and Oldham in the East and Lymm in the South.The Executive Committee and League Council are elected by clubs in membership of the League.Although clubs running a minimum of two teams are preferred, the League will consider applications for clubs running one team provided they match the League's standards expected for discipline, ground & facilities, fair play and standards of organisation/administration.