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Macdonald Cup

In 1936/7 the Chairman of the League was Mr F MacDonald.

During an inter-league game between Bury and Bolton in the 1937/8 season, the league president (Sam Taylor) received a cup from Mr F MacDonald which was to be played for on a knock-out basis each year.

Initially a handicapping system was to be used but not the same figures as used in the league system.

The first custodians of the trophy were Derby Club of Division One who beat Heap Bridge of Division Two in the final of 1938.

In recent years this cup has been contested on a handicap basis between 1st and 2nd division sides, however, for 2009/10 this cup will be contested by first division teams only.