The 1997–98

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season was the 95th in the history of the league, an English

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competition.

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won the Premier Division at the first attempt and earned promotion to the

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for the first time in their history.

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, Ashford Town (Kent) and St. Leonards Stamcroft were relegated to the Midland and Southern Divisions, whilst Bromsgrove Rovers were reprieved after the Southern Division runners-up Chelmsford City were denied in promotion due to ground grading. Ilkeston Town, Grantham Town and Weymouth were promoted to the Premier Division, the former two as champions. No clubs were relegated to level eight leagues this season, though Southern Division clubs Trowbridge Town folded and Fareham Town voluntary demoted to the Wessex League.

Premier Division

The Premier Division consisted of 22 clubs, including 16 clubs from the previous season and six new clubs: *Two clubs promoted from the Midland Division: ** Rothwell Town ** Tamworth *Two clubs promoted from the Southern Division: **

** St. Leonards Stamcroft *Two clubs relegated from the

: ** Bath City ** Bromsgrove Rovers

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Midland Division

The Midland Division consisted of 21 clubs, including 18 clubs from the previous season and three new clubs: * Blakenall, promoted from the Midland Alliance *

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, promoted from the Hellenic League * Wisbech Town, promoted from the

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Also, at the end of the previous season Hinckley Town merged with Midland Alliance club Hinckley Athletic to form Hinckley United.

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Southern Division

The Southern Division consisted of 22 clubs, including 19 clubs from the previous season and three new clubs, relegated from the Premier Division: * Baldock Town * Chelmsford City * Newport At the end of the season Havant Town and Waterlooville merged to form a new club Havant & Waterlooville.

League table

References

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Premier Division

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Midland Division

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Southern Division

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See also

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