The 1934–35 season was the 37th in the history of the Southern League. The league consisted of Eastern and Western Divisions.[1] Norwich City reserves won the Eastern Division for the third successive season, whilst Yeovil & Petters United won the Western Division. Norwich reserves were declared Southern League champions after winning a championship play-off replay 7–2 after a 2–2 draw in the first match.
Two Southern League clubs applied to join the Football League, but neither was successful.
| Competition: | Southern Football League Eastern Division |
| Season: | 1934–35 |
| Winners: | Norwich City II (2nd title) |
| Promoted: | none |
| Relegated: | none |
| Matches: | 90 |
| Total Goals: | 351 |
| Prevseason: | 1933–34 |
| Nextseason: | 1935–36 |
A total of 10 teams contest the division, including 9 sides from previous season and one new team.
Newly elected team:
| Competition: | Southern Football League Western Division |
| Season: | 1934–35 |
| Winners: | Yeovil & Petters United |
| Promoted: | none |
| Relegated: | none |
| Matches: | 72 |
| Total Goals: | 307 |
| Prevseason: | 1933–34 |
| Nextseason: | 1935–36 |
There were no new clubs in the Western Division this season.
Bath City and Folkestone were the only Southern League clubs to apply for election to Division Three South of the Football League. However, both League clubs were re-elected.[2]
| Club | League | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend United | Football League | 48 | |
| Newport County | Football League | 43 | |
| Bath City | Southern League | 6 | |
| Folkestone | Southern League | 1 |