2020–21 Southern Combination Football League
The 2020–21 Southern Combination Football League season is the 96th in the history of the competition, which lies at levels 9 and 10 of the English football league system.[1]
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
← 2019–20 2021–22 → | |
The provisional club allocations for steps 5 and 6 are yet to be announced but are predicted to be the same as the 2019–20 which was abandoned on 26 March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[2]
This season also marks 100 years since the league was first formed, with Eastbourne Town, Newhaven, Shoreham and Southwick being the only teams left in the league to have played in the first season.
Premier Division
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 29 March 2020. | |
The Premier Division consists of 20 clubs, the same as last season.
Premier Division table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Uckfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to Step 4 |
| 2 | Alfold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible promotion to Step 4, via Play-off |
| 3 | Broadbridge Heath | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Crawley Down Gatwick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | East Preston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Eastbourne Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Eastbourne United Association | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Hassocks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Horley Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Horsham YMCA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Lancing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Langney Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Lingfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Little Common | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Loxwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Newhaven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Pagham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Peacehaven & Telscombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Saltdean United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Steyning Town Community | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Step 6 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 March 2020. Source: FA Full-Time SCFL Premier table
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Second place automatically promoted if one of four clubs in step 5 have the highest points per game (PPG) or one off play-off with last place in step 4.[4]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Second place automatically promoted if one of four clubs in step 5 have the highest points per game (PPG) or one off play-off with last place in step 4.[4]
Results table
Results by matchday
Position by matchday
| Promotion to Step 4 | |
| Possible promotion to Step 4 | |
| Possible relegation to Step 6 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 March 2020. Source: FA Full-Time SCFL
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5 | |||
| 6 | |||
| 7 | |||
| 8 | |||
| 9 | |||
| 10 | |||
Stadia and locations
Alfold
Broadbridge Heath
Crawley Down Gatwick
Eastbourne Town
Eastbourne United AFC
East Preston
Hassocks
Horley Town
Horsham YMCA
Lancing
Langney Wanderers
Lingfield
Loxwood
Newhaven
Pagham
Peacehaven & Telscombe
Saltdean United
Steyning Town Community
AFC Uckfield Town
Map showing the location of teams in the Premier Division
- Langney Wanderers unable to play at Shinewater Lane as the ground does not meet league requirements.
- Little Common unable to play at The Recreation Ground (Bexhill) as the ground does not meet league requirements.[5]
Division One
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 29 March 2020. | |
Division One played with 18 clubs last season. Sidlesham resigned from the league on 24 September 2019.[6] And is not known if Sidlesham will be replaced or the division will play with 17 clubs.
Division One table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Varndeanians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to Step 5 |
| 2 | Arundel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Bexhill United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Billingshurst | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Hailsham Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Littlehampton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Midhurst & Easebourne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Mile Oak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Oakwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Roffey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Seaford Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Selsey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Shoreham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Southwick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Storrington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Wick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Worthing United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Step 7 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 March 2020. Source: FA Full-Time Division 1 Table
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results [3]
Results table
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 29 March 2020. Source: FA Full-Time SCFL Division 1
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5 | |||
| 6 | |||
| 7 | |||
| 8 | |||
| 9 | |||
| 10 | |||
Stadia and locations
AFC Vardeanians
Arundel
Bexhill United
Billingshurst
Hailsham Town
Littlehampton Town
Midhurst & Easebourne
Mile Oak
Oakwood
Roffey
Seaford Town
Selsey
Shoreham
Southwick
Storrington
Wick
Worthing United
Map showing the location of teams in Division 1
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Varndeanians | Brighton (Withdean) | Withdean Stadium (groundshare with Brighton Electricity) | 8,850 | 1929 |
| Arundel | Arundel | Mill Road | 2,200 | 1889 |
| Bexhill United | Bexhill-on-Sea | The Polegrove | — | 2002 |
| Billingshurst | Billingshurst | Jubilee Fields | — | 1891 |
| Hailsham Town | Hailsham | The Beaconsfield | 2,000 | 1885 |
| Littlehampton Town | Littlehampton | St Flora Sportsfield (groundshare with Littlehampton United) | 4,000 | 1896 |
| Midhurst & Easebourne | Easebourne | Rotherfield | — | 1946 |
| Mile Oak | Brighton (Mile Oak) | Mile Oak Recreation Ground | — | 1960 |
| Oakwood | Crawley (Three Bridges) | Tinsley Lane | — | 1962 |
| Roffey | Horsham (Roffey) | Bartholomew Way | — | 1901 |
| Seaford Town | Seaford | The Crouch | — | 1888 |
| Selsey | Selsey | Bunn Leisure Stadium | — | 1903 |
| Shoreham | Shoreham-by-Sea | Middle Road | 2,000 | 1892 |
| Southwick | Brighton (Southwick) | Old Barn Way | 2,000 | 1882 |
| Storrington | Storrington | The Recreation Ground, Storrington | — | 1883 |
| Wick | Littlehampton (Wick) | Crabtree Park | 2,000 | 1892 |
| Worthing United | Worthing (Broadwater) | The Robert Albon Memorial Ground | 1,504 | 1988 |
Division Two
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 29 March 2020. | |
Division Two played with 15 teams last season. Cowfold resigned from the league on 16 October 2019.[7] It is not known if another team will replace Cowfold or if the division will play with 14 teams.
Promotion from this division depends on ground grading as well as league position.
League table (possible)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angmering Village | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bosham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Brighton Electricity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Copthorne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Ferring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Jarvis Brook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Littlehampton United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Montpelier Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Rottingdean Village | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Rustington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | St Francis Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | TD Shipley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Upper Beeding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Worthing Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 March 2020. Source: FA Full-Time SCFL Division 2 Table
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Results table
Results by matchday
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5 | |||
| 6 | |||
| 7 | |||
| 8 | |||
| 9 | |||
| 10 | |||
Stadia and locations
Angmering Seniors
Bosham
Brighton Electricity
Copthorne
Ferring
Jarvis Brook
Littlehampton United
Monteplier Villa
Rottingdean
Upper Beeding
St Francis Rangers
TD Shipley
Worthing Town
Map showing the location of teams in Division 2
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angmering Village | Angmering | Decoy Drive | — | — |
| Bosham | Bosham | Walton Lane | — | 1901 |
| Brighton Electricity | Brighton (Withdean) | Withdean Stadium (groundshare with AFC Varndeanians) | 8,850 | — |
| Copthorne | Copthorne | King Georges Field | — | 2004 |
| Ferring | Ferring | The Glebelands | — | 1952 |
| Jarvis Brook | Crowborough | Limekiln | — | 1888 |
| Littlehampton United | Littlehampton | St Flora Sportsfield (groundshare with Littlehampton Town | 4,000 | 1947 |
| Montpelier Villa | Brighton (Falmer) | Sussex University | — | 1991 |
| Rottingdean Village | Brighton (Rottingdean) | Rottingdean Sports Centre | — | — |
| Rustington | Rustington | Rustington Recreation Ground | — | 1903 |
| St Francis Rangers | Haywards Heath | Colwell Ground | 1000 | 2002 |
| TD Shipley | Shipley (Dragon's Green) | Dragons Green | — | 1994 |
| Upper Beeding | Upper Beeding | Memorial Playing Field | — | — |
| Worthing Town | Worthing | Palatine Park | — | 1995 |
Peter Bentley League Challenge Cup
Division One Challenge Cup
References
- "Southern Combination Football League". scfl.org.uk. Archived from the original on 22 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- "Coronavirus: All football below National League to end". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- "The FA Handbook Chapter 30 Standardised Rules (section 12.2)". The FA. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- "FA outline second phase of Non-League restructuring". Non-League Football Paper. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- 'Simon Newstead' (26 April 2019). "Little Common to continue playing in Eastbourne but hope to one day return home". Bexhill-on-Sea Observer.
- "Sidlesham FC in shock withdrawal from Southern Combination League". Chichester Obsever. 24 Sep 2019.
- "Cowfold FC Resign from Southern Combination Football League". West Sussex County Times. 16 Oct 2019.
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