2019–20_North_West_Counties_Football_League

2019–20 North West Counties Football League

2019–20 North West Counties Football League

Football league season


The 2019–20 North West Counties Football League season was the 38th in the history of the North West Counties Football League, a football competition in England, and the second season following the split of the lower level into two geographically separated divisions. Teams are divided into three divisions: Premier Division, at Step 5, and Divisions One North and South, at Step 6.

The allocations for Steps 1 to 6 for season 2019–20 were announced by the FA on 19 May.[1] These were subject to appeal, and the North West Counties' constitution was subject to ratification at the league's AGM on 15 June.[2] As one appeal was not yet heard until after the AGM, ratification of the constitution had to be delayed until after the hearing was held.[3] The FA confirmed Carlisle City's transfer to the Northern League at its hearing, thereby rejecting the club's appeal against it[4] and ratifying the constitution.

As three new divisions (one at Step 4 and two at Step 5) were to be introduced to the English football pyramid for the 2020–21 season, at the end of this season, three teams were to be promoted from the Premier Division and four from each Division One.[5]

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this season's competition was formally abandoned on 26 March 2020, with all results from the season being expunged, and no promotion or relegation taking place to, from, or within the competition.[6] On 30 March 2020, sixty-six non-league clubs sent an open letter to the Football Association requesting that they reconsider their decision.[7] Consequently, the addition of three divisions in the football pyramid was fulfilled in 2021–22 instead.

Premier Division

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The Premier Division consists of 20 clubs.

The following 4 clubs left the Premier Division before the season -

The following 4 clubs joined the Premier Division before the season -

Premier Division table at the time of abandonment

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Updated to match(es) played on 14 March 2020. Source: NWCFL Tables Non League Matters
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [9]
Notes:
  1. Skelmerdale v Bootle match on 29 Feb was declared void, and its outcome has been removed from the table.[8]
  2. Charnock Richard were deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player in a match won on 12 November.

Premier Division Results

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Updated to match(es) played on 14 March 2020. Source: results and fixtures
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Skelmersdale v Bootle, 29 Feb: match declared void.[8]

Stadia and locations

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Division One North

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Division One North consists of 20 clubs.

The following 3 clubs left Division One North before the season -

The following 3 clubs joined Division One North before the season -

Division One North table at the time of abandonment

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Updated to match(es) played on 14 March 2020. Source: NWCFL Tables, Non League Matters
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [9]
Notes:
  1. AFC Darwen were penalised eleven points for use of an ineligible player in a number of games.[8]

Division One North Results

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Updated to match(es) played on 14 March 2020. Source: results and fixtures
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Stadia and locations

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Division One South

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Division One South consists of 20 clubs.

The following 2 clubs left Division One South before the season -

The following 2 clubs joined Division One South before the season -

Division One South table at the time of abandonment

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Updated to match(es) played on 14 March 2020. Source: NWCFL Tables, Non League Matters
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [9]
Notes:
  1. Stockport Town were deducted three points for transgression of league rules.

Division One South Results

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Updated to match(es) played on 14 March 2020. Source: results and fixtures
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Stadia and locations

Locations of North West Counties Division One South 2018–19 teams (Greater Manchester)
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League Challenge Cup

Also called the Macron Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons.[11]

Sources for this section: fixtures and results

First round

Second round

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Third round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

Played on 24 July 2021, at the start of the 2021–22 season.[12][13]

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