GFSN National League
The Gay Football Supporters Network National League (often referred to as the GNL) is an amateur league competition for gay football clubs across the United Kingdom. The league is associated with the GFSN - football supporters group catering for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community. The league was formed in 2002 with four founder members, and has steadily grown to sixteen teams since its inception. It is the only national LGBT league in the world.
There is a strong feeling of community across the league, born out of the GFSN. Over a match-day weekend, it is likely that both teams will socialise before (and after) the match, which has led to close friendships, friendly rivalries, maybe more. This community-ethos and friendliness of the league is an important factor in its success, although in recent times a very definite competitive edge has started to appear.
Read more about GFSN National League: History, Format and Rules, Inaugural 2002/2003 Season, Previous Winners, Expansion, 2012/13 Season, National Knock-out Cup Competition, Associate Clubs, Other Clubs, Other Leagues
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