The 1997–98 season was the 27th in the history of Essex Senior Football League a football competition in England.[1]
The league featured 14 clubs which competed in the league last season, no new clubs joined the league this season.
Concord Rangers were champions, winning their first Essex Senior League title.
| Competition: | Essex Senior Football League |
| Season: | 1997–98 |
| Winners: | Concord Rangers |
| Matches: | 182 |
| Total Goals: | 650 |
| Prevseason: | 1996–97 |
| Nextseason: | 1998–99 |