The launch took place at Chorltonians FC’s Police Club ground, Hough End.

In 2017, it was a record-breaking season for the Mellor club, who collected a record 5 trophies - the first team winning the Premier Division and the Rhodes Cup, the reserve team the Div 2 title and the Wray Cup, with the club also winning the Aggregate Trophy.

[10] In 1909, a group of men met and in their own words decided to "Promote an Amateur League of high quality for players who pay to play the genuine sport; also to encourage competition against outside Leagues of similar outlook and standing to the mutual benefit of the amateur game."

[12] The first round of matches took place on Saturday 18 September 1909: The league made a profit of £19 17s at the end of the opening season.

The first champions, Walkden Amateurs, finished two points clear of runners-up Stalybridge Celtic.

The league table ended with 1 game unplayed - Lymm Amateurs v Denton Corinthians.

After the season, Denton Corinthians disbanded, while Bolton Wyresdale moved on to the Manchester Section of the Lancashire Amateur League.

The Junior Division closed down due to problems clubs had recruiting players under 18.