The 1927–28 season was the 31st in the history of the

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. The Division One champions this season were

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Reserves for the first time in their history. The winners of Division Two were

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.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006

Division One

The number of clubs in Division One was reduced from twelve to eleven after

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and

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Reserves left the league.

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also left, having been promoted to

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. Two new teams joined the league: * Salisbury City, rejoining after leaving the league in 1906. This is not the same club as the later incarnation of Salisbury City F.C. *

Reserves * Taunton United changed their name to Taunton Town. This is not the same club as the current incarnation of

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Division Two

Division Two was reduced from ten to eight clubs after Frome Town joined the Somerset Senior League, and Lovells Athletic Reserves also left. No new teams joined Division Two.

References

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