Stoke Pool League est.1978

Formed in 1978, the Stoke Pool League has been at the heart of competitive pool in Staffordshire for over 47 years. Originally based in the Longton and Blurton areas—at a time when public houses were plentiful—the league quickly built a reputation for delivering top-class pool every Tuesday night.
Despite Tuesday being the most competitive night for pool across the county, the Stoke Pool League has grown into one of Staffordshire’s strongest and most respected leagues.
Since 1985, the league has been run by George Bradbury (Chairman) and Tony Hazledine (Secretary), whose passion and drive have ensured the league continues to evolve while maintaining its high standards.
They were joined over 17 years ago by Paul Ward, bringing further innovation and forward thinking to the committee. The latest addition, Lee Baskerville, now oversees league competitions, strengthening the league’s organisational structure.Together, the committee remains committed to keeping the Stoke Pool League at the forefront of county pool.

The Stoke Pool League takes pride in being Staffordshire’s number one Tuesday night league, delivering high standards of competition and sportsmanship for nearly five decades. The league boasts a number of pioneering achievements, including:

• The introduction of the One Frame KO competition—a format first trialled during the Rileys era. Now widely imitated, this unique Double Elimination tournament involves over 125 single-frame matches, culminating in the crowning of a true champion.

• A tech-forward approach with the introduction of LeagueAppLive, a mobile app that allows players and fans to track live scores across the league, replacing the old pen-and-paper systems.

• A season-ending Three-Person Team Competition, linked to league standings and proudly sponsored this year by One Stop Computers.

The league also leads the way in refereeing excellence, with three committee members qualifying as official referees and representing England at international level—a rare accolade in grassroots leagues.

Adding a media-savvy twist to the traditional league setup, live match streaming is now available via Plaza’s dedicated YouTube channel. Match nights are streamed live and shared via the Facebook group Stoke Pool League Streams, with an ever-growing library of over 200 recorded matches available for fans to enjoy.

With a rich history, forward-thinking leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence, the Stoke Pool League continues to raise the standard of amateur pool—showing that on Tuesday nights in Staffordshire, there’s only one place to be.

We’re excited to have One Stop Computers, located on London Road, Stoke, on board with us this season. A huge thank you also goes to Plaza Snooker & Pool and The Lambourne Inn, which continues to be our trusted venue for league meetings and events.

League Sponsors & Thanks