2015–16 Wessex Football League Explained

Competition:Wessex Football League
Season:2015–16
Winners:Salisbury
Prevseason:2014–15
Nextseason:2016–17

The 2015–16 Wessex Football League season (known as the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) for sponsorship reasons) was the 30th in the history of the Wessex Football League since its establishment in 1986.

The league consisted of two divisions: the Premier Division and Division One. The constitution was announced on 23 June 2015.[1]

Premier Division

The Premier Division featured 21 teams, the same as last season, after Petersfield Town and Winchester City were promoted to the Southern League, and Christchurch and Totton & Eling were relegated to Division One.

Four teams joined the division:

Four clubs applied for promotion to Step 4: AFC Portchester, Andover Town, Blackfield & Langley and Salisbury.[2] AFC Portchester and Blackfield & Langley failed the ground grading requirements.

League table

Division One

Division One featured 18 teams, increased from the 15 teams which competed last season, after Cowes Sports and Team Solent were promoted to the Premier Division.

Five clubs joined the division:

League table

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015/16 League Constitution . 23 June 2015 . 5 July 2015 . Wessex League.
  2. Web site: Promotion applications for clubs aiming for Step 4 . 10 December 2015 . 12 December 2015 . The FA.