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. League consisted of three divisions. Division Two was divided into two sections. Sutton United won the league for the second season in a row and finally were promoted to the Conference.

Premier Division

The Premier Division consisted of 22 clubs, including 19 clubs from the previous season and three new clubs: * Farnborough Town, promoted as champions of Division One * Kingstonian, promoted as runners-up in Division One * Yeovil Town, relegated from the

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Division One

Division One consisted of 22 clubs, including 16 clubs from the previous season and six new clubs: Two clubs relegated from the Premier Division: * Harlow Town * Leytonstone/Ilford Two clubs promoted from Division Two North: *

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* Leyton-Wingate Two clubs promoted from Division Two South: *

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Division Two North

Division Two North consisted of 20 clubs, including 16 clubs from the previous season and four new clubs: * Clapton, relegated from Division One * Hertford Town, relegated Division One * Rainham Town, transferred from Division Two South *

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, joined from the South Midlands League

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Division Two South

Division Two South consisted of 20 clubs, including 15 clubs from the previous season and five new clubs: *

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, transferred from Division Two North * Marlow, transferred from Division Two North * Metropolitan Police, relegated from Division One * Southwick, joined from the

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Premier Division

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Division One

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Division Two North

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Division Two South

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See also

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