1970–71 Athenian League Explained

Competition:	Athenian League
Season:	1970–71
Prevseason:	1969–70
Nextseason:	1971–72

The 1970–71 Athenian League season was the 48th in the history of Athenian League. The league consisted of 48 teams.^[1]

Premier Division

Competition:	Athenian League Premier Division
Season:	1970–71
Winners:	Dagenham
Relegated:	None

The division featured two new teams, both promoted from last season's Division One:

• Lewes (1st)
• Boreham Wood (2nd)

League table

Division One

Competition:	Athenian League Division One
Season:	1970–71
Relegated:	None

The division featured 4 new teams:

• 2 relegated from last season's Premier Division:
  • Finchley (15th)
  • Eastbourne United (16th)
• 2 promoted from last season's Division Two:
  • Horsham (1st)
  • Edmonton (2nd)

League table

Division Two

Competition:	Athenian League Division Two
Season:	1970–71
Promoted:	Herne Bay Croydon Amateurs Marlow
Relegated:	None

The division featured 2 new teams, all relegated from last season's Division One:

• Ware (15th)
• Croydon Amateurs (16th)

League table

Notes and References

1. Web site: England - Athenian League. https://archive.today/20120910093448/http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engathenianchamp.html. live. September 10, 2012. RSSSF. 2018-11-01.