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The Scottish Football Association (SFA) was formed in 1873 making it the
second oldest national football association in the world (after The English Football Association). It is the governing body for the sport of football in Scotland
being responsible for the discipline of players misconduct. Along with the other "home nations" associations (The Football
Association, Football Association of
Wales and Irish Football Association) the
SFA sits on the International Football Association Board which is responsible for the laws of the
game. They also have responsibility for the running of the Scottish national football team.
The SFA are also a full member of Federation of International Football Associations
(FIFA) and Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
The SFA also organise an annual "knock-out" tournament, the Scottish Cup
which the 12 Scottish Premier League (SPL) clubs and
30 Scottish Football League (SFL) clubs
automatically qualify, and 8 "non-league" clubs qualify for. The final of the Scottish Cup is usually played in the month of
May.
Although the SFA are not involved in the day-to-day running of the SPL or the SFL they do appoint referees to officiate at the games in these two leagues.
There are six affiliated football associations to the SFA. They are the Scottish Amateur Football Association; Scottish Junior Football
Association; Scottish Schools Football Association; Scottish Welfare Football Association; Scottish Women's Football Association and the Scottish Youth Football Association.
The SFA are based at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
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