The BVIFA National Football League is the highest level football league in the British Virgin Islands. The league was founded in 2009 after the merger between the Tortola League and the Virgin Gorda League.
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Country |  British Virgin Islands |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Terry Evans Knockout Cup Wendol Williams Cup |
| International cup(s) | CFU Club Shield |
| Current champions | Wolues (2023-24) |
| Most championships | Islanders FC (8) |
| Website | http://bvifootball.com/ |
| Current: 2024–25 BVIFA National Football League | |
In 2012 the league decided to split into two groups.[1] The majority of matches are held at the national stadium, the 1,500-capacity A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground, based in Road Town, Tortola. Matches are also held on the island of Virgin Gorda.
Clubs
edit- Islanders FC
- Old Madrid FC
- Panthers FC
- Rebels FC
- Lion Heart FC
- Sugar Boys FC
- Sea Argo FC
- VG United
- Wolues FC
- One Love FC
Champions
edit| Ed. | Season | Champion |
|---|---|---|
1 |
2009–10 | Islanders FC |
2 |
2010–11 | Islanders FC |
3 |
2011–12 | Islanders FC |
4 |
2012–13 | Islanders FC[2] |
5 |
2013–14 | Islanders FC |
6 |
2014–15 | Islanders FC (9-a-side) |
7 |
2015–16 | Sugar Boys (9-a-side) |
8 |
2016–17 | Islanders FC |
9 |
2018 | One Love United FC |
10 |
2019–20 | Islanders FC |
11 |
2021 | Sugar Boys |
12 |
2021–22 | Sugar Boys |
13 |
2022–23 | One Love United FC |
14 |
2023–24 | Wolues |
Titles by club
edit| Club | Titles | Seasons won |
|---|---|---|
| Islanders FC | 8 | 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2019–20 |
| Sugar Boys | 3 | 2015–16, 2021, 2021–22 |
| One Love United FC | 2 | 2018, 2022–23 |
| Wolues | 1
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2023-24 |
Domestic Cup
editThere are two domestic cup competitions played prior to the start of the league season, which were both founded in 2010. They are the Terry Evans Knockout Cup, which is named after the former BVIFA President and one of the forefathers of football in the British Virgin Islands.[3]
And the Wendol Williams Cup (also known as the Caribbean Cellars Wendol Williams Cup), which is played in memory of former BVIFA executive member Wendol Williams, who died aged 39 on 6 June 2010 on his way to the FIFA congress in South Africa ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[4]
Terry Evans Knockout Cup
edit| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Islanders FC | Wolues FC |
| 2011 | VG Ballstars | Islanders FC |
| 2012 | One Love United FC | Islanders FC |
| 2013 | Islanders FC | Sugar Boys |
| 2014 | Islanders FC | One Love United FC |
Wendol Williams Cup
edit| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | One Love United FC | Islanders FC |
| 2011 | VG Ballstars | Panthers FC |
| 2012 | One Love United FC | Islanders FC |
| 2013 | Sugar Boys | Islanders FC |
| 2014 | Sugar Boys | Islanders FC |
Heineken Challenge Cup
edit| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Islanders FC | One Love United FC |
Top goalscorers
edit| Season | Goalscorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
2021-22
|
 Wayne Phillip
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Panthers | 24
|
2022-23
|
Johari Lacey
|
Rebelds | 22
|
 Derrol Redhead
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Sugar Boys | ||
2023-24
|
Hugo Costa Liziario
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Wolues | 25
|
Multiple hat-tricks
edit| Rank | Country | Player | Hat-tricks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Phillip Nelson | 4 |
| 2 |
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Marcus Robinson | 3 |
| 3 |
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Kelvin Glasgow | 2 |
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Kieran Bown | ||
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Hugo Costa Liziario | ||
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Bernard Cumberbatch | ||
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Oswort Holder | ||
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Johary Lacey | ||
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Collin Lavia | ||
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Joel Mars | ||
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Shyane Prince | ||
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Jaadon Quashie | ||
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Bishon Richards | ||
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Antonio Rodney | ||
| 15 |
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Prevell Asson | 1 |
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Tyrone Buddah | ||
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Maxwell Clark | ||
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Joel Gilford | ||
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Dylano Liverpool | ||
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Noel Maxwell | ||
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Gregory Morgan | ||
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Adrian Padilla | ||
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Charles Pierre | ||
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John Samuel | ||
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Alejandro Sanchez | ||
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Sheldon Tony | ||
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Levon Williams |
References
edit- ^ "BVI Football Association introducing new National League format". BVI News. 12 September 2012. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Islanders beat One Love 3-2 in National League final
- ^ "Terry Evans Knockout Cup underway". BVI News. 13 April 2010. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Teams battle for Wendol Williams Cup". VI Stand Point. 9 August 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
External links
edit- British Virgin Islands - List of Champions, RSSSF.com
- BVIFA National League, Soccerway
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