2021–22 Western Football League Explained

Competition:Western Football League
Season:2021–22
Winners:Tavistock
Promoted:Tavistock
Exmouth Town
Relegated:Brislington
Bridport
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23

The 2021–22 Western Football League season (known as the 2021–22 Toolstation Western Football League for sponsorship reasons) was the 120th in the history of the Western Football League, a football competition in England. Teams were divided into two divisions; the Premier and the First.

The constitution was announced on 18 May 2021.[1]

After the abandonment of the previous two seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[2] [3] a number of promotions were decided on a points per game basis over the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons.

Premier Division

The Premier Division was reduced to 19 clubs from 21 after Plymouth Parkway were promoted to the Southern League, and Bradford Town, Chipping Sodbury Town, Cribbs, Hallen, Roman Glass St George and Westbury United were transferred to the Hellenic League. Odd Down requested demotion to Division One, which the league accepted.

Prior to this season, Bridgwater Town merged with women's club Yeovil United, forming Bridgwater United.[4]

Six new clubs joined the division.

Stadia and locations

ClubLocationStadiumCapacity
Recreation Ground
Recreation Ground 2,000
Fairfax Park 2,500
St Mary's Field 2,000
Brislington Stadium 3,000
Homers Heath
Springfield
Hand Stadium 3,500
Southern Road
Kellaway Park
Marlborough Park 2,000
Crown Field
Jenkins Park
Trungle Parc
Kimberley Stadium
The Playing Fields 2,500
The Tannery 1,500
Langsford Park 2,000
The Playing Field 1,500

First Division

The First Division was increased from 20 clubs to 21 after Ashton & Backwell United were promoted to the Premier Division, and Calne Town and Corsham Town were promoted and transferred to the Hellenic League Premier Division.

Four new clubs joined:

Promotion playoffs

Stadia and locations

ClubLocationStadiumCapacity
Greenbank Road
The Field
Lakeview 1,500
Darby Way
Stockwood Lane
Bowdens Park
Nursteed Road 2,500
Woodwater Lane
Norton Lane
Oaklands Park
Longwell Green Community Stadium 1,000
Lew Hill Memorial Ground 1,000
Aitchison Playing Field
Bristol Road
Southfields Recreation Ground 1,250
Raleigh Grove 1,150
Hardwicke Playing Field
Weymouth Street
The Athletic Ground 1,500
West Clewes 2,400
Wincanton Sports Ground

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National League System club allocations – Steps 5–6, Season 2021–22 . 18 May 2021 . The Football Association.
  2. Web site: Coronavirus: All football below National League to end . BBC Sport . 18 May 2021 . 26 March 2020.
  3. Web site: FA provides update on NLS Steps 3-6 . The Football Association . 4 July 2021 . 24 February 2021.
  4. Web site: Yeovil United To Merge With Bridgwater Town To Form Bridgwater United FC. Since 71. 10 March 2021. 6 June 2021.