For the start of the 1911-12 season the reserve sides of football club's were organised into leagues for the first time, until now club's second evelens were playing in what ever league they could find or played friendly games, which notideal for the development of the players. So, In the early part of the 1911 a proposal was put forward by the Everton secretary, Will Cuff, that the reserve sides of football clubs should play each other in a league of their own, his idea was welcomed and adopted, and the ‘Central League’ was born. Everton, who’s reserve side had enjoyed great success up until now, finished third in the first season and then went on to win the title two years later.

Everton's Reserve Team Record