The 1935–36 season was the 38th in the history of the
Southern League. The league consisted of Eastern and Western Divisions.
Margate
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won the Eastern Division whilst
Plymouth Argyle reserves won the Western Division. Margate were declared Southern League champions after winning a championship play-off 3–1.
Three Southern League clubs applied to join
the Football League
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, but none were successful. After four clubs left at the end of the season, the league was restructured into a single division for the
1936–37 season.
Eastern Division
There were no new clubs in the Eastern Division this season.
Western Division
A total of nine teams contest the division, including eight from previous season and one new team,
Cheltenham Town
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Founded in 1887, ...
.
Football League election
Bath City, Dartford and Folkestone applied for election to Division Three South of the Football League. However, both League clubs were re-elected.
A history of admission to the Football League
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References
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1935–36 in Welsh football