The Mid-Ulster Youth League was formed in 1996 after the demise of the Craigavon Junior League. The previous administration had been frustrated at the dominant way Senior football took precedent over youth games, however at the outset the new structure quickly established parity in the right to play and with this determination the league has developed to embrace football clubs from all Six Counties of Northern Ireland. 

The league actively encourages participation in the Northern Ireland Boys F.A. Cup competitions and member clubs have had considerable success over the years.

The league and all its teams are affiliated to the NIBFA and have recently embraced the changes put forward by NIBFA as they progress the youth game towards standard practices.

For  2008/09 the League has planned an active Mini Soccer development programme for U8,U9, &10 and an 11 a side league structure for 11 to 16 years olds.