2020–21 Southern Football League
The 2020–21 Southern Football League season is the 118th in the history of the Southern League since its establishment in 1894. The league has two Premier divisions (Central and South) at step 3 of the National League System (NLS) and two Division One divisions (Central and South) at step 4. These correspond with Levels 7 and 8 of the English football league system.
The allocations for Steps 3 and 4 for season 2020–21 were announced by the FA on 21 July,[1].
Premier Division Central
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
← 2019–20 | |
Premier Division Central comprises the same set of 22 teams which competed in the aborted competition the previous season.
Premier Division Central table
Prior to the first match(es) being played the Pos column shows alphabetic sequence of teams rather than league position.
Relegation criteria are subject to change as one of the divisions at this level is operating in 2020–21 with only 21 teams.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to Step 2 |
| 2 | Alvechurch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Banbury United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Barwell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Biggleswade Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Bromsgrove Sporting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Coalville Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Hednesford Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Hitchin Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Kings Langley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Leiston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Lowestoft Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Needham Market | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Nuneaton Borough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Peterborough Sports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Redditch United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Royston Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Rushall Olympic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | St Ives Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Stourbridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible relegation to Step4[lower-alpha 2] |
| 21 | Stratford Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Step4 |
| 22 | Tamworth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played on tba. Source: Southern League website, Non League Matters
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Notes:
Results
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Rushden & Diamonds | Rushden | Hayden Road | 2,000 |
| Alvechurch | Alvechurch | Lye Meadow | 3,000 |
| Banbury United | Banbury | Spencer Stadium | 2,000 |
| Barwell | Barwell | Kirkby Road | 2,500 |
| Biggleswade Town | Biggleswade | Langford Road | 3,000 |
| Bromsgrove Sporting | Bromsgrove | Victoria Ground | 4,893 |
| Coalville Town | Coalville | Owen Street Sports Ground | 2,000 |
| Hednesford Town | Hednesford | Keys Park | 6,039 |
| Hitchin Town | Hitchin | Top Field | 4,554 |
| Kings Langley | Kings Langley | Sadiku Stadium | 1,963 |
| Leiston | Leiston | Victory Road | 2,250 |
| Lowestoft Town | Lowestoft | Crown Meadow | 3,000 |
| Needham Market | Needham Market | Bloomfields | 4,000 |
| Nuneaton Borough | Nuneaton | Liberty Way | 4,614 |
| Peterborough Sports | Peterborough | Lincoln Road | 2,300 |
| Redditch United | Redditch | The Valley | 5,000 |
| Royston Town | Royston | Garden Walk | 5,000 |
| Rushall Olympic | Walsall (Rushall) | Dales Lane | 2,000 |
| St Ives Town | St Ives | Westwood Road | 2,000 |
| Stourbridge | Stourbridge | War Memorial Athletic Ground | 2,626 |
| Stratford Town | Stratford-upon-Avon | Knights Lane | 2,000 |
| Tamworth | Tamworth | The Lamb Ground | 4,565 |
Premier Division South
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
| Relegated | n) |
← 2019–20 | |
Premier Division South comprises 21 teams, one fewer than the previous season, following Blackfield & Langley's resignation and voluntary relegation to the Wessex League.[4]
Premier Division South table
Prior to the first match(es) being played the Pos column shows alphabetic sequence of teams rather than league position.
Relegation criteria from Step 3 divisions are subject to change due to this division operating in 2020–21 with only 21 teams.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaconsfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to Step 2 |
| 2 | Chesham United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Dorchester Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Farnborough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Gosport Borough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Harrow Borough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Hartley Wintney | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Hayes & Yeading United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Hendon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Merthyr Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Metropolitan Police | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Poole Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Salisbury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Swindon Supermarine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Taunton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Tiverton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Truro City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Walton Casuals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Weston-super-Mare | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Wimborne Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible relegation to Step4[lower-alpha 2] |
| 21 | Yate Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Step4 |
First match(es) will be played on tba. Source: Southern League website, Non League Matters
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Notes:
Results
Stadia and locations
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Hayes & Yeading
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Metropolitan Police
Locations of the Premier Division South clubs
Greater London and environ Premier Division South clubs
Division One Central
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
← 2019–20 | |
Division One Central comprises the same set of 20 teams which competed in the aborted competition the previous season.
Division One Central league table
Prior to the first match(es) being played the Pos column shows alphabetic sequence of teams rather than league position.
Relegation criteria are subject to change as one of the divisions at Step 3 is operating in 2020–21 with only 21 teams.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Dunstable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to Step 3 |
| 2 | Aylesbury United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Barton Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Bedford Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Bedworth United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Berkhamsted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Biggleswade | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Coleshill Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Corby Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Daventry Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Didcot Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Halesowen Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Kempston Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Kidlington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | North Leigh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | St Neots Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Thame United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Wantage Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Welwyn Garden City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Yaxley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Entry into relegation play-off[lower-alpha 2] |
First match(es) will be played on tba. Source: Southern League website, Non League Matters
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Notes:
- Four teams play for one spot and possible promotion to Step 3.
- As part of the gradual restructuring of the National League System, the bottom-placed club from each of the seven divisions at Step 4 will enter into a one-off play-off match with a runner-up from Step 5 at the end of the 2020–21 season. The winner of each play-off match will enter Step 4 for the 2021–22 season, while each loser will enter Step 5.[2]
Results
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Dunstable | Dunstable | Creasey Park | 3,200 |
| Aylesbury United | Aylesbury | The Meadow (groundshare with Chesham United) | 5,000 |
| Barton Rovers | Barton-le-Clay | Sharpenhoe Road | 4,000 |
| Bedford Town | Bedford | The Eyrie | 3,000 |
| Bedworth United | Bedworth | The Oval | 3,000 |
| Berkhamsted | Berkhamsted | Broadwater | 2,500 |
| Biggleswade | Biggleswade | Langford Road (groundshare with Biggleswade Town) | 3,000 |
| Coleshill Town | Coleshill | Pack Meadow | 2,070 |
| Corby Town | Corby | Steel Park | 3,893 |
| Daventry Town | Daventry | Communications Park | 3,000 |
| Didcot Town | Didcot | Loop Meadow | 3,000 |
| Halesowen Town | Halesowen | The Grove | 3,150 |
| Kempston Rovers | Kempston | Hillgrounds Leisure | 2,000 |
| Kidlington | Kidlington | Yarnton Road | 1,500 |
| North Leigh | North Leigh | Eynsham Hall Park Sports Ground | 2,000 |
| St Neots Town | St Neots | New Rowley Park | 3,500 |
| Thame United | Thame | Meadow View Park | 2,000 |
| Wantage Town | Wantage | Alfredian Park | 1,500 |
| Welwyn Garden City | Welwyn Garden City | Herns Way | 1,000 |
| Yaxley | Yaxley | Leading Drove | 1,500 |
Division One South
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
← 2019–20 | |
Division One South comprises the same set of 20 teams which competed in the aborted competition the previous season.
Division One South table
Prior to the first match(es) being played the Pos column shows alphabetic sequence of teams rather than league position.
Relegation criteria are subject to change as one of the divisions at Step 3 is operating in 2020–21 with only 21 teams.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Totton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to Step 3 |
| 2 | Barnstaple Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Basingstoke Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Bideford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Bristol Manor Farm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Cinderford Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Cirencester Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Evesham United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Frome Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Highworth Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Larkhall Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Mangotsfield United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Melksham Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Moneyfields | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Paulton Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Sholing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Slimbridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Thatcham Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Willand Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Winchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Entry into relegation play-off[lower-alpha 2] |
First match(es) will be played on tba. Source: Southern League website, Non League Matters
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Notes:
- Four teams play for one spot and possible promotion to Step 3.
- As part of the gradual restructuring of the National League System, the bottom-placed club from each of the seven divisions at Step 4 will enter into a one-off play-off match with a runner-up from Step 5 at the end of the 2020–21 season. The winner of each play-off match will enter Step 4 for the 2021–22 season, while each loser will enter Step 5.[2]
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Results
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Totton | Totton | Testwood Stadium | 3,000 |
| Barnstaple Town | Barnstaple | Mill Road | 5,000 |
| Basingstoke Town | Basingstoke | The City Ground (groundshare with Winchester City) | 4,500 |
| Bideford | Bideford | The Sports Ground | 2,000 |
| Bristol Manor Farm | Bristol (Sea Mills) | The Creek | 2,000 |
| Cinderford Town | Cinderford | Causeway Ground | 3,500 |
| Cirencester Town | Cirencester | Corinium Stadium | 4,500 |
| Evesham United | Evesham | Jubilee Stadium | 3,000 |
| Frome Town | Frome | Badgers Hill | 2,000 |
| Highworth Town | Highworth | The Elms Recreation Ground | 2,000 |
| Larkhall Athletic | Bath (Larkhall) | The Plain Ham Ground | 1,000 |
| Mangotsfield United | Mangotsfield | Cossham Street | 2,500 |
| Melksham Town | Melksham | Oakfield Stadium | 2,500 |
| Moneyfields | Portsmouth | Moneyfields Sports Ground | 2,000 |
| Paulton Rovers | Paulton | Athletic Field | 2,500 |
| Sholing | Sholing | Universal Stadium | 1,000 |
| Slimbridge | Slimbridge | Thornhill Park | 1,500 |
| Thatcham Town | Thatcham | Waterside Park | 1,500 |
| Willand Rovers | Willand | The Stan Robinson Stadium | 1,000 |
| Winchester City | Winchester | The City Ground | 4,500 |
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References
- "National League System club allocations – Steps 1 to 4, Season 2020–21" (PDF). Non League Paper. 21 July 2020.
- The Non-League Football Paper (17 April 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: FA outline second phase of Non-League restructuring". Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- "The FA Handbook 2019/20 (part 30 Standardised Rules section 12.2)". The FA. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- "Two-times champions Blackfield & Langley set to take voluntary relegation back into the Wessex League Premier Division". The News. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
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