| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Beckenham Town Hanworth Villa |
| Promoted | Beckenham Town Hanworth Villa Southall Walton & Hersham |
| Relegated | Chalvey Sports |
| ← 2020–21 2022–23 → | |
The 2021–22 Combined Counties Football League season (known as the 2021–22 Cherry Red Records Combined Counties Football League for sponsorship reasons) was the 44th in the history of the Combined Counties Football League, a football competition in England. Teams were divided for the first time into three divisions: the Premier North, the Premier South and the First.
The constitution was announced on 18 May 2021.
After the abandonment of the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of promotions were decided on a points per game basis over the previous two seasons.
Premier Division North
The new Premier Division North consists of 18 clubs. Seven of these participated in the old Premier Division last season, and were joined by 11 new clubs:
- Four transferred from the Hellenic League Premier Division:
- Three transferred from the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division:
- One transferred from the Wessex League Premier Division:
- Two promoted from the Hellenic League Division One East:
- One promoted from the Spartan South Midlands League Division One:
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanworth Villa (C, P) | 34 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 90 | 14 | +76 | 94 | Promoted to the Isthmian League |
| 2 | Southall (P) | 34 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 85 | 28 | +57 | 79 | |
| 3 | Egham Town | 34 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 58 | 29 | +29 | 69 | |
| 4 | Abbey Rangers | 34 | 22 | 2 | 10 | 72 | 45 | +27 | 68 | Transferred to the Premier Division South |
| 5 | North Greenford United | 34 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 100 | 60 | +40 | 61 | |
| 6 | Ascot United | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 66 | 49 | +17 | 58 | |
| 7 | Windsor | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 60 | 59 | +1 | 47 | |
| 8 | Edgware Town | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 68 | 60 | +8 | 46 | |
| 9 | Reading City | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 63 | 68 | −5 | 44 | |
| 10 | Tadley Calleva | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 66 | 71 | −5 | 42 | Transferred to the Premier Division South |
| 11 | Spelthorne Sports | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 46 | 54 | −8 | 41 | |
| 12 | St Panteleimon | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 60 | 69 | −9 | 38 | Transferred to the Spartan South Midlands League |
| 13 | Burnham | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 51 | 95 | −44 | 34 | |
| 14 | Wembley | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 49 | 73 | −24 | 33 | |
| 15 | Virginia Water | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 43 | 70 | −27 | 32 | |
| 16 | Wokingham & Emmbrook | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 41 | 63 | −22 | 29 | |
| 17 | Holyport | 34 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 33 | 74 | −41 | 25 | Reprieved from relegation |
| 18 | CB Hounslow United (R) | 34 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 25 | 95 | −70 | 25 | Relegated to Division One |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Southall were promoted as they were one of ten runners-up at Step 5 promoted on a PPG (points per game) basis.
- Holyport were one of the twelve clubs with the most PPG (points per game) out of 16 second-bottom clubs at Step 5, and were reprieved from relegation.
Stadia and locations
Abbey RangersAscot UnitedBurnhamHolyportReading CityTadley CallevaWindsor / Virginia WaterWokingham & Emmbrookclass=notpageimage| Location of the clubs in the 2021–22 Combined Counties League Premier Division North, on a map of Berkshire
Hanworth VillaCB Hounslow UnitedEdgware TownEghamTown
North Greenford UnitedSouthallSpelthorne SportsSt PanteleimonWembleyclass=notpageimage| Greater London Premier Division North clubs
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Rangers | Addlestone | Addlestone Moor | 1,000 |
| Ascot United | Ascot | Ascot Racecourse | 1,150 |
| Burnham | Burnham | The 1878 Stadium | 2,500 |
| CB Hounslow United | Hounslow | Green Lane | 2,100 |
| Edgware Town | Kingsbury | Silver Jubilee Park | 1,990 |
| Egham Town | Egham | Runnymede Stadium | 5,500 |
| Hanworth Villa | Hanworth | Rectory Meadow | 1,000 |
| Holyport | Maidenhead | Summerleaze Village | 1,000 |
| North Greenford United | Greenford | Berkeley Fields | 2,000 |
| Reading City | Reading | Rivermoor Stadium | 2,000 |
| Southall | Stanwell | Robert Parker Stadium | 2,550 |
| Spelthorne Sports | Ashford | Spelthorne Sports Club | 1,000 |
| St. Panteleimon | Enfield | Queen Elizabeth II Stadium | 2,500 |
| Tadley Calleva | Tadley | Barlows Park | 1,000 |
| Virginia Water | Windsor | Stag Meadow | 4,500 |
| Wembley | Wembley | Vale Farm | 2,450 |
| Windsor | Windsor | Stag Meadow | 4,500 |
| Wokingham & Emmbrook | Wokingham | Lowther Road | 1,000 |
- Groundshare with Enfield Town
- Groundshare with Windsor
Premier Division South
The new Premier Division South consists of 20 clubs. Twelve of these participated in the old Premier Division last season, and were joined by eight new clubs:
- Three transferred from the Southern Counties East League Premier Division:
- One transferred from the Southern Combination League Premier Division:
- One transferred from the Wessex League Premier Division:
- Three promoted from the Combined Counties League Division One:
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beckenham Town (C, P) | 38 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 107 | 33 | +74 | 92 | Promoted to the Isthmian League |
| 2 | Walton & Hersham (P) | 38 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 93 | 29 | +64 | 91 | |
| 3 | Raynes Park Vale | 38 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 100 | 39 | +61 | 84 | |
| 4 | Jersey Bulls | 38 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 98 | 34 | +64 | 81 | |
| 5 | Badshot Lea | 38 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 98 | 47 | +51 | 81 | |
| 6 | Redhill | 38 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 75 | 46 | +29 | 66 | |
| 7 | Horley Town | 38 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 63 | 64 | −1 | 57 | |
| 8 | Balham | 38 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 66 | 54 | +12 | 53 | |
| 9 | Sheerwater | 38 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 71 | 81 | −10 | 53 | |
| 10 | Farnham Town | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 62 | 71 | −9 | 46 | |
| 11 | Knaphill | 38 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 57 | 67 | −10 | 45 | |
| 12 | Camberley Town | 38 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 43 | 60 | −17 | 44 | |
| 13 | Colliers Wood United | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 46 | 64 | −18 | 42 | |
| 14 | Cobham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 49 | 64 | −15 | 41 | |
| 15 | Guildford City | 38 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 54 | 85 | −31 | 40 | |
| 16 | Fleet Town | 38 | 12 | 2 | 24 | 59 | 85 | −26 | 38 | |
| 17 | Frimley Green | 38 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 41 | 86 | −45 | 38 | |
| 18 | AFC Croydon Athletic | 38 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 49 | 82 | −33 | 35 | |
| 19 | Banstead Athletic | 38 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 45 | 91 | −46 | 28 | Reprieved from relegation |
| 20 | Molesey (R) | 38 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 33 | 127 | −94 | 13 | Relegated to Division One |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Walton & Hersham were promoted as they were one of ten runners-up at Step 5 promoted on a PPG (points per game) basis.
- Banstead Athletic were one of the twelve clubs with the most PPG (points per game) out of 16 second-bottom clubs at Step 5, and were reprieved from relegation.
Stadia and locations
Badshot LeaBanstead AthleticCamberley TownCobhamFarnham TownFleet TownFrimley GreenGuildford CityHorley TownJersey BullsKnaphillMoleseyRedhillSheerwaterWalton & Hershamclass=notpageimage| Location of the clubs in the 2021–22 Combined Counties League Premier Division South, on a map of Surrey
AFC Croydon Athletic / BalhamBeckenham TownColliers Wood UnitedRaynes Park Valeclass=notpageimage| Greater London Premier Division South clubs
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Jersey Bullsclass=notpageimage| Location of the clubs in the 2021–22 Combined Counties League Premier Division South, on a map of the Channel Islands
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Croydon Athletic | Thornton Heath | Mayfield Stadium | 3,000 |
| Badshot Lea | Wrecclesham | Westfield Lane | 1,200 |
| Balham | Thornton Heath | Mayfield Stadium | 3,000 |
| Banstead Athletic | Tadworth | Merland Rise | 1,500 |
| Beckenham Town | Beckenham | Eden Park Avenue | 4,000 |
| Camberley Town | Camberley | Krooner Park | 1,976 |
| Cobham | Cobham | Leg O'Mutton Field | 2,000 |
| Colliers Wood United | Wimbledon | Wibbandune Sports Ground | 2,000 |
| Farnham Town | Farnham | Memorial Ground | 1,500 |
| Fleet Town | Fleet | Calthorpe Park | 2,000 |
| Frimley Green | Frimley Green | Recreation Ground | 2,000 |
| Guildford City | Guildford | Spectrum Football Ground | 1,320 |
| Horley Town | Horley | The New Defence | 1,800 |
| Jersey Bulls | Saint Helier | Springfield Stadium | 2,000 |
| Knaphill | Knaphill | Redding Way | 1,000 |
| Molesey | West Molesey | Walton Road | 4,000 |
| Raynes Park Vale | Raynes Park | Prince George's Playing Fields | 1,500 |
| Redhill | Redhill | Kiln Brow | 2,000 |
| Sheerwater | Sheerwater | Eastwood Centre | 600 |
| Walton & Hersham | Walton-on-Thames | Elmbridge Sports Hub | 2,500 |
- Groundshare with AFC Croydon Athletic
Division One
Division One was increased from 20 to 21 clubs after Farnham Town, Jersey Bulls and Walton & Hersham were promoted to the Premier Division South; Dorking Wanderers Reserves, Epsom & Ewell and Godalming Town were transferred to the Southern Combination; Chessington & Hook United, Tooting Bec and Westside were transferred to the Southern Counties East League; and Ash United and Fleet Spurs were transferred to the Wessex League. The remaining nine clubs were joined by twelve new clubs:
- Five transferred from the Hellenic League Division One East:
- A.F.C. Aldermaston
- Chalvey Sports
- Langley
- Wallingford Town (after appeal)
- Woodley United
- Four transferred from the Spartan South Midlands League Division One:
- Two promoted from the Middlesex County League:
- One promoted from the Thames Valley Premier League:
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Lions (C, P) | 40 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 144 | 47 | +97 | 100 | Promoted to the Premier Division South |
| 2 | Hilltop (P) | 40 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 113 | 59 | +54 | 84 | Qualification for the play-offs |
| 3 | Wallingford Town (O, P) | 40 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 102 | 73 | +29 | 79 | |
| 4 | Rayners Lane | 40 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 115 | 64 | +51 | 78 | |
| 5 | Eversley & California | 40 | 24 | 3 | 13 | 82 | 52 | +30 | 75 | |
| 6 | Kensington & Ealing Borough | 40 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 81 | 53 | +28 | 75 | |
| 7 | FC Deportivo Galicia | 40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 134 | 85 | +49 | 72 | |
| 8 | Sandhurst Town | 40 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 87 | 54 | +33 | 69 | |
| 9 | Berks County | 40 | 19 | 5 | 16 | 99 | 85 | +14 | 62 | |
| 10 | A.F.C. Hayes | 40 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 73 | 70 | +3 | 55 | |
| 11 | Bedfont & Feltham | 40 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 73 | 64 | +9 | 52 | |
| 12 | Langley | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 74 | 78 | −4 | 51 | |
| 13 | British Airways | 39 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 75 | 76 | −1 | 47 | |
| 14 | A.F.C. Aldermaston | 39 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 61 | 111 | −50 | 44 | |
| 15 | Enfield Borough | 40 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 78 | 93 | −15 | 41 | Transferred to the Eastern Counties League |
| 16 | Woodley United | 40 | 13 | 2 | 25 | 53 | 113 | −60 | 41 | |
| 17 | London Samurai Rovers | 40 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 70 | 111 | −41 | 38 | |
| 18 | Bagshot | 40 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 50 | 94 | −44 | 37 | |
| 19 | Hillingdon Borough | 40 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 57 | 82 | −25 | 34 | Reprieved from relegation |
| 20 | Cove | 40 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 57 | 137 | −80 | 30 | |
| 21 | Chalvey Sports (R) | 40 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 49 | 126 | −77 | 24 | Relegated to a feeder league |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Hilltop were promoted to Premier Division North in July 2022 after the withdrawal of Staines Town.
- The match between British Airways and AFC Aldermaston remained unplayed at the end of the season.
- All third-from-bottom sides at Step 6 were reprieved from relegation, and a number of second-from-bottom sides, including Cove, were reprieved on a PPG (points per game) basis.
- Chalvey Sports elected not to seek a reprieve from relegation from the FA, despite an opportunity to do so.
Promotion playoffs
| Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| 2 | Hilltop | 5 | |||||||
| 5 | Eversley & California | 1 | |||||||
| 2 | Hilltop | (1) 1 | |||||||
| 3 | Wallingford Town (a.e.t) | (1) 2 | |||||||
| 3 | Wallingford Town | 2 | |||||||
| 4 | Rayners Lane | 0 | |||||||
Stadia and locations
AFC AldermastonBagshotBerks CountyChalvey SportsLangleyCoveEversley & CaliforniaSandhurst TownWallingford TownWoodley Unitedclass=notpageimage| Location of the clubs in the 2021–22 Combined Counties League Division One, on a map of Berkshire
AFC HayesBedfont & Feltham / British AirwaysEnfield BoroughDeportivo GaliciaHillingdon Borough / HilltopKensington & Ealing BoroughLondon LionsLondon Samurai RoversRayners Laneclass=notpageimage| Greater London Division One clubs
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.F.C. Aldermaston | Thatcham | Waterside Park | 1,500 |
| A.F.C. Hayes | Hayes | Farm Park | 2,000 |
| Bagshot | Camberley | Krooner Park | 1,976 |
| Bedfont & Feltham | Bedfont | The Orchard | 1,200 |
| Berks County | Binfield | Hill Farm Lane | 4,000 |
| British Airways | Bedfont | The Orchard | 1,200 |
| Chalvey Sports | Burnham | The 1878 Stadium | 2,500 |
| Cove | Cove | Oak Farm | 2,500 |
| Enfield Borough | Finchley | The Maurice Rebak Stadium | 1,500 |
| Eversley & California | Eversley | Fox Lane | 1,000 |
| FC Deportivo Galicia | Bedfont | Bedfont Recreation Ground | 3,000 |
| Hillingdon Borough | Ruislip | Middlesex Stadium | 3,587 |
| Hilltop | Ruislip | Middlesex Stadium | 3,587 |
| Kensington & Ealing Borough | Perivale | Reynolds Field | 3,000 |
| Langley | Slough | Arbour Park | 2,000 |
| London Lions | Arkley | Rowley Lane | 1,500 |
| London Samurai Rovers | Hanworth | Rectory Meadow | 1,000 |
| Rayners Lane | Rayners Lane | The Tithe Farm Social Club | 1,000 |
| Sandhurst Town | Sandhurst | Bottom Meadow | 1,950 |
| Wallingford Town | Wallingford | Hithercroft | 1,500 |
| Woodley United | Tilehurst, Reading | Rivermoor Stadium | 2,000 |
- Groundshare with Thatcham Town
- Groundshare with Camberley Town
- Groundshare with Binfield
- Groundshare with Bedfont & Feltham
- Groundshare with Burnham
- Groundshare with Wingate & Finchley
- Groundshare with Bedfont Sports
- Groundshare with Hillingdon Borough
- Groundshare with Hanwell Town
- Groundshare with Slough Town
- Groundshare with Hanworth Villa
- Groundshare with Reading City
References
- "National League System club allocations – Steps 5–6, Season 2021–22". The FA. 18 May 2021.
- "Coronavirus: All football below National League to end". BBC Sport. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- "FA provides update on NLS Steps 3-6". The Football Association. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Changes to promotion and relegation at Step 5". North East Counties Football League. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- "Promotion / Relegation – 2021/22 Season". Southern Counties East Football League. November 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- "Chalvey Sports look forward to life in Step 7". Football in Bracknell. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
External links
- Combined Counties League Official Site Archived 2013-10-30 at the Wayback Machine
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