The game is controlled at the local level, by 43 County FAs affiliated to The Football Association but with responsibilities for organising and running football activities in their area.
A hierarchy of leagues operates throughout the game, each taking responsibility for the administration of their own activities, such as membership, fixtures and registrations.
Disciplinary matters (cautions, sendings off and misconduct) are controlled by The FA for the 6 top leagues (The FA Premier League, Football Leagues , Football Conference and the three Conference feeder leagues), with County FAs taking this responsibility at lower levels.
County FAs
The National League System