GFSN National League

The GFSN National League, organised by the Gay Football Supporters Network, claims to be the world's only 11-a-side national football league for LGBT-friendly teams.

The league was formed to allow teams and players the opportunity enjoy competitive, social football in an accepting and sporting environment.

The league
For the 2013–14 season the league will include 15 teams from around the UK, in three divisions as follows:

Division 1

 * HotScots (Edinburgh)
 * Leicester Wildecats
 * London Falcons
 * Saltire Thistle (Glasgow)
 * Yorkshire Terriers (Leeds)

Division 2

 * Bristol Panthers
 * London Titans
 * Merseyside Marauders (Liverpool)
 * Nottingham Ball Bois
 * Trowbridge Tigers

Division 3

 * Birmingham Blaze
 * Cardiff Dragons
 * Leftfooters (London)
 * Newcastle Panthers
 * Wolverhampton Harts

Other teams
in previous seasons the League included:


 * GFC Bournemouth
 * Brighton Bandits
 * Devon Lions

The knock-out competition
The 2012 knock-out cup competition included the 15 teams in the league plus three further teams:


 * The London Apprentices (Stonewall FC second team)
 * Village Manchester FC second team
 * Phoenix FC (East London).