The 1996–97 season was the 95th in the history of the
Western Football League.
The league champions for the third time in their history (and the third time in four seasons) were
Tiverton Town
Tiverton Town Football Club are an English football club based in Tiverton, Devon. The club are currently members of the and play at Ladysmead.
History
The club was established in 1913 as Tiverton Athletic, and initially played at the Athle ...
. The champions of Division One were
Melksham Town.
[Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006]
Final tables
Premier Division
The Premier Division remained at 18 clubs after
Crediton United and
Frome Town were relegated to the First Division. Two clubs joined:
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Bridgwater Town, champions of the First Division.
*
Chard Town
Chard Town Football Club is a football club based in Chard, Somerset, England. Affiliated to the Somerset County FA, they are currently members of the and play at Dening Sports Fields.
History
The club was established in 1920. They became mem ...
, runners-up in the First Division.
*Odd Down Athletic F.C. reverted to their former name of
Odd Down F.C.
Odd Down Football Club is a football club based in the Odd Down area of Bath, England. They are currently members of the and play at the Lew Hill Memorial Ground. The club is affiliated to the Somerset County FA.
History
As far as can be tr ...
First Division
The First Division was increased from 19 clubs to 20, after Bridgwater Town and Chard Town were promoted to the Premier Division. Three clubs joined:
*
Crediton United, relegated from the Premier Division.
*
Frome Town, relegated from the Premier Division.
*
Yeovil Town Reserves, rejoining the league after leaving in 1991.
References
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