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1979–80 Southern Football League

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The 1979–80 Southern Football League season saw the league split into Midland and Southern Divisions after 13 clubs had left the previous season to establish the Alliance Premier League. Bridgend Town won the Midland Division, whilst Dorchester Town won the Southern Division. Bridgend were declared Southern League champions after defeating Dorchester 3–0 at home and 2–1 away to win a championship play-off. There was no promotion to the Alliance Premier League and no relegation to feeder leagues.

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Midland Division

Aside from the four clubs that had left to join the Northern Premier League, the Midland Division was largely based on Division One North from the previous season, with the addition of:

  • Bridgend Town (from the Premier Division)
  • Cheltenham Town (from the Premier Division)
  • Minehead (from the Southern League)
  • Trowbridge Town (from the Southern League)
  • Taunton Town (from the Southern League)
  • Witney Town (from the Premier Division)

    • Southern Division

    Aside from the three clubs that were transferred to the Midland Division, the Southern Division was largely based on Division One South from the previous season, with the addition of:

  • Dartford (from the Premier Division)
  • Dorchester Town (from the Premier Division)
  • Hastings United (from the Premier Division)
  • Hillingdon Borough (from the Premier Division)
  • Margate (from the Premier Division)

    • References

    1979–80 Southern Football League Wikipedia
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