Gloucester Northern Senior League
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The Gloucestershire Northern Senior League is a football
competition based in England
founded in 1922. The league is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA. It has two divisions, Division One and Division Two, with Division One sitting at level 12 of the English football league system
. This league is a feeder to the Gloucestershire County League
. The Cheltenham League
, Stroud and District League
and North Gloucestershire League
are feeders to the NSL.
In the 2010-11 season, Brockworth Albion won the Division One title (although they were not promoted to the County League), while Frampton United won the Division Two championship. Longlevens finished in fourth place in Division One and were promoted to the Gloucestershire County League
.
, Gloucester City
and Forest Green Rovers
.
A number of clubs in the NSL have played in the Gloucestershire County League
or higher but have dropped back into lower tier football. Notable clubs include:
Among the clubs that have have left the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League and now compete at a higher level are:
Source
Hardwicke
(Runners-Up in the Stroud & District League)
Minsterworth (Champions of the North Gloucestershire League
)
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competition based in England
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founded in 1922. The league is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA. It has two divisions, Division One and Division Two, with Division One sitting at level 12 of the English football league system
English football league system
The English football league system, also known as the football pyramid, is a series of interconnected leagues for association football clubs in England, with six teams from Wales also competing...
. This league is a feeder to the Gloucestershire County League
Gloucestershire County League
The Gloucestershire County League is a football league in England, founded in 1968. The league is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA....
. The Cheltenham League
Cheltenham League
The Cheltenham Association League is a football competition based in England and has a total of six divisions. Its top division, Division One sits at level 14 of the English football league system. It is a feeder to the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League...
, Stroud and District League
Stroud and District League
The Stroud and District League is a football competition based in England. This league was established in 1902. The league is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA. It has a total of eight divisions with the highest, Division One, sitting at level 14 of the English football league system...
and North Gloucestershire League
North Gloucestershire League
The North Gloucestershire Association League is a football competition based in England. The league is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA...
are feeders to the NSL.
In the 2010-11 season, Brockworth Albion won the Division One title (although they were not promoted to the County League), while Frampton United won the Division Two championship. Longlevens finished in fourth place in Division One and were promoted to the Gloucestershire County League
Gloucestershire County League
The Gloucestershire County League is a football league in England, founded in 1968. The league is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA....
.
History
The league was formed in 1922 and the founder members included Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
, Gloucester City
Gloucester City A.F.C.
Gloucester City Association Football Club is an English semi-professional association football club currently based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in South West England, via groundshare agreement....
and Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
.
A number of clubs in the NSL have played in the Gloucestershire County League
Gloucestershire County League
The Gloucestershire County League is a football league in England, founded in 1968. The league is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA....
or higher but have dropped back into lower tier football. Notable clubs include:
- HardwickeHardwicke A.F.C.Hardwicke A.F.C. are an amateur football club from Gloucestershire, England. The club was formed in 1933. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:...
joined the County League in 1999/2000 and gained promotion to the Hellenic Football LeagueHellenic Football LeagueThe Hellenic Football League is an English football league covering an area including the English counties of Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, southern Buckinghamshire, southern Herefordshire, western Greater London, and northern Wiltshire. There is also one team from Hampshire.The league...
. - Harrow HillHarrow Hill F.C.Harrow Hill A.F.C. is an English football club based in the village of Harrow Hill, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of Division One of the Gloucester Northern Senior League and play at Larksfield Road. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:Established in...
joined the County League in 1982/83 and gained promotion to the Hellenic Football LeagueHellenic Football LeagueThe Hellenic Football League is an English football league covering an area including the English counties of Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, southern Buckinghamshire, southern Herefordshire, western Greater London, and northern Wiltshire. There is also one team from Hampshire.The league...
. - Stonehouse TownStonehouse Town F.C.Stonehouse Town F.C. are an English football club representing the town of Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, currently playing in the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League...
were original member of the County League and competed in the competition for 20 years until 1988. From 1947 until 1960 the club played in the Western Football LeagueWestern Football LeagueThe Western Football League is a football league in the south west of England, covering Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, western Dorset, parts of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and parts of South Wales...
.
Among the clubs that have have left the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League and now compete at a higher level are:
- Bishop's CleeveBishop's Cleeve F.C.Bishop's Cleeve F.C. are a football club based in Bishop's Cleeve, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. They were established in 1905. They joined the Hellenic Football League Division One in 1983 and reached the 3rd round of the FA Vase in the 2005-06 season. They are currently members of...
- Brimscombe & ThruppBrimscombe & Thrupp F.C.Brimscombe and Thrupp are a football club based in Brimscombe near Stroud. They are currently members of the Gloucestershire County League and won the league in the 2010-11 season, earning promotion to the Hellenic Football League. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County...
- Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town F.C.Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
- Cinderford TownCinderford Town F.C.Cinderford Town A.F.C. are a football club based in Cinderford in Gloucestershire, England. They were established in 1922 and joined the Western League in 1946. For the 2011-12 season, they are members of the Southern League Division One South and West...
- Cirencester TownCirencester Town F.C.Cirencester Town is an English football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Corinium Stadium...
- Forest Green RoversForest Green Rovers F.C.Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
- Gloucester CityGloucester City A.F.C.Gloucester City Association Football Club is an English semi-professional association football club currently based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in South West England, via groundshare agreement....
- Lydney TownLydney Town F.C.Lydney Town F.C. are a football club based in Lydney, Gloucestershire, England. They joined the Hellenic League Division One in 1980 but left the league in 1984. In the 2005-06 season, they won the Gloucestershire County League title, earning promotion back into the Hellenic League Division One...
- Shortwood UnitedShortwood United F.C.Shortwood United Football Club is an English football club from Nailsworth, Gloucestershire who are members of the Hellenic League Premier Division. Its home ground, Meadowbank Ground, features floodlighting. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:The club has been members...
- SlimbridgeSlimbridge F.C.Slimbridge Football Club are an English football club representing the village of Slimbridge, near Dursley, Gloucestershire , currently playing in the Hellenic League...
- Tuffley RoversTuffley Rovers F.C.Tuffley Rovers F.C. are a football club based in Tuffley, Gloucester, England. In the 2011-12 season, the club is playing in the Gloucestershire County League, the 11th level of the English football league system. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:In the 1988-89...
Champions
| Season | Division One | Division Two |
|---|---|---|
| 1956-57 | Lydbrook Athletic | Cirencester Town Cirencester Town F.C. Cirencester Town is an English football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Corinium Stadium... |
| 1957-58 | Lydbrook Athletic | Synwell Rovers |
| 1958-59 | Lydbrook Athletic | Bream |
| 1959-60 | Lydbrook Athletic | Hoffman Athletic |
| 1960-61 | Cinderford Town Cinderford Town F.C. Cinderford Town A.F.C. are a football club based in Cinderford in Gloucestershire, England. They were established in 1922 and joined the Western League in 1946. For the 2011-12 season, they are members of the Southern League Division One South and West... |
Wotton Rovers |
| 1961-62 | Lydbrook Athletic | Cirencester Town Cirencester Town F.C. Cirencester Town is an English football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Corinium Stadium... |
| 1962-63 | Sharpness | Shortwood United Shortwood United F.C. Shortwood United Football Club is an English football club from Nailsworth, Gloucestershire who are members of the Hellenic League Premier Division. Its home ground, Meadowbank Ground, features floodlighting. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:The club has been members... |
| 1963-64 | Harrow Hill Harrow Hill F.C. Harrow Hill A.F.C. is an English football club based in the village of Harrow Hill, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of Division One of the Gloucester Northern Senior League and play at Larksfield Road. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:Established in... |
Dursley Town |
| 1964-65 | Harrow Hill Harrow Hill F.C. Harrow Hill A.F.C. is an English football club based in the village of Harrow Hill, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of Division One of the Gloucester Northern Senior League and play at Larksfield Road. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:Established in... |
Bream |
| 1965-66 | Sharpness | Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... Reserves |
| 1966-67 | Cirencester Town Cirencester Town F.C. Cirencester Town is an English football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Corinium Stadium... |
Matson Athletic |
| 1967-68 | Cirencester Town Cirencester Town F.C. Cirencester Town is an English football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Corinium Stadium... |
Bishops Cleeve |
| 1968-69 | Bishops Cleeve | Charlton Kings |
| 1969-70 | Bishops Cleeve | Forest Green Rovers Forest Green Rovers F.C. Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:... Reserves |
| 1970-71 | Viney St Swithins | Cope Chat |
| 1971-72 | Harrow Hill Harrow Hill F.C. Harrow Hill A.F.C. is an English football club based in the village of Harrow Hill, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of Division One of the Gloucester Northern Senior League and play at Larksfield Road. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:Established in... |
Wilton Rovers |
| 1972-73 | Bishops Cleeve | Newent Town |
| 1973-74 | Viney St Swithins | Charlton Kings reserves |
| 1974-75 | St Marks C.A. | Matson Athletic |
| 1975-76 | Matson Athletic Reserves | Forest Green Rovers Forest Green Rovers F.C. Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:... Reserves |
| 1976-77 | Forest Green Rovers Forest Green Rovers F.C. Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:... Reserves |
Bymacks |
| 1977-78 | Chalford | Hilldene Athletic |
| 1978-79 | St Marks C.A. | Wilton Rovers Reserves |
| 1979-80 | Lydney Town Lydney Town F.C. Lydney Town F.C. are a football club based in Lydney, Gloucestershire, England. They joined the Hellenic League Division One in 1980 but left the league in 1984. In the 2005-06 season, they won the Gloucestershire County League title, earning promotion back into the Hellenic League Division One... |
Frampton United reserves |
| 1980-81 | St Marks C.A. | Shortwood United Shortwood United F.C. Shortwood United Football Club is an English football club from Nailsworth, Gloucestershire who are members of the Hellenic League Premier Division. Its home ground, Meadowbank Ground, features floodlighting. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:The club has been members... Reserves |
| 1981-82 | Harrow Hill Harrow Hill F.C. Harrow Hill A.F.C. is an English football club based in the village of Harrow Hill, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of Division One of the Gloucester Northern Senior League and play at Larksfield Road. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:Established in... |
Brimscombe & Thrupp Brimscombe & Thrupp F.C. Brimscombe and Thrupp are a football club based in Brimscombe near Stroud. They are currently members of the Gloucestershire County League and won the league in the 2010-11 season, earning promotion to the Hellenic Football League. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County... |
| 1982-83 | Wotton Rovers | Viney St. Swithins |
| 1983-84 | St Marks C.A. | Berkeley Town |
| Season | Division One | Division Two |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | Brimscombe & Thrupp Brimscombe & Thrupp F.C. Brimscombe and Thrupp are a football club based in Brimscombe near Stroud. They are currently members of the Gloucestershire County League and won the league in the 2010-11 season, earning promotion to the Hellenic Football League. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County... |
ICI Fibres |
| 1985-86 | ICI Fibres | Smiths Athletic |
| 1986-87 | ICI Fibres | Worrall Hill |
| 1987-88 | Tuffley Rovers Tuffley Rovers F.C. Tuffley Rovers F.C. are a football club based in Tuffley, Gloucester, England. In the 2011-12 season, the club is playing in the Gloucestershire County League, the 11th level of the English football league system. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:In the 1988-89... |
Longlevens |
| 1988-89 | Berkeley Town | Cam Bulldogs |
| 1989-90 | St Marks C.A. | ICI Fibres |
| 1990-91 | Dowty Dynamos | Shortwood United Shortwood United F.C. Shortwood United Football Club is an English football club from Nailsworth, Gloucestershire who are members of the Hellenic League Premier Division. Its home ground, Meadowbank Ground, features floodlighting. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:The club has been members... Reserves |
| 1991-92 | Smiths Athletic | Endsleigh |
| 1992-93 | Endsleigh | Brockworth |
| 1993-94 | Broadwell Amateurs | Stonehouse Freeway Stonehouse Town F.C. Stonehouse Town F.C. are an English football club representing the town of Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, currently playing in the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League... |
| 1994-95 | Brockworth | Lydney Town Lydney Town F.C. Lydney Town F.C. are a football club based in Lydney, Gloucestershire, England. They joined the Hellenic League Division One in 1980 but left the league in 1984. In the 2005-06 season, they won the Gloucestershire County League title, earning promotion back into the Hellenic League Division One... |
| 1995-96 | Dursley Town | Tuffley Rovers Tuffley Rovers F.C. Tuffley Rovers F.C. are a football club based in Tuffley, Gloucester, England. In the 2011-12 season, the club is playing in the Gloucestershire County League, the 11th level of the English football league system. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:In the 1988-89... Reserves |
| 1996-97 | Viney St Swithins | Whitminister |
| 1997-98 | Whitminister | Lydbrook Athletic |
| 1998-99 | Tuffley Rovers Tuffley Rovers F.C. Tuffley Rovers F.C. are a football club based in Tuffley, Gloucester, England. In the 2011-12 season, the club is playing in the Gloucestershire County League, the 11th level of the English football league system. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:In the 1988-89... Reserves |
Kingswood |
| 1999-00 | Whitminister | Bourton Rovers |
| 2000-01 | Sharpness | Bredon |
| 2001-02 | Wotton Rovers | Longlevens |
| 2002-03 | Kings Stanley | Warden Hill United |
| 2003-04 | Warden Hill | Bourton Rovers |
| 2004-05 | Lydney Town Lydney Town F.C. Lydney Town F.C. are a football club based in Lydney, Gloucestershire, England. They joined the Hellenic League Division One in 1980 but left the league in 1984. In the 2005-06 season, they won the Gloucestershire County League title, earning promotion back into the Hellenic League Division One... |
Brimscombe & Thrupp Brimscombe & Thrupp F.C. Brimscombe and Thrupp are a football club based in Brimscombe near Stroud. They are currently members of the Gloucestershire County League and won the league in the 2010-11 season, earning promotion to the Hellenic Football League. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County... |
| 2005-06 | Berkeley Town | Tuffley Rovers Tuffley Rovers F.C. Tuffley Rovers F.C. are a football club based in Tuffley, Gloucester, England. In the 2011-12 season, the club is playing in the Gloucestershire County League, the 11th level of the English football league system. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:In the 1988-89... |
| 2006-07 | Tuffley Rovers Tuffley Rovers F.C. Tuffley Rovers F.C. are a football club based in Tuffley, Gloucester, England. In the 2011-12 season, the club is playing in the Gloucestershire County League, the 11th level of the English football league system. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:In the 1988-89... |
Slimbridge Slimbridge F.C. Slimbridge Football Club are an English football club representing the village of Slimbridge, near Dursley, Gloucestershire , currently playing in the Hellenic League... Reserves |
| 2007-08 | Slimbridge Slimbridge F.C. Slimbridge Football Club are an English football club representing the village of Slimbridge, near Dursley, Gloucestershire , currently playing in the Hellenic League... |
Gala Wilton |
| 2008-09 | Longlevens | Stonehouse Town Stonehouse Town F.C. Stonehouse Town F.C. are an English football club representing the town of Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, currently playing in the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League... |
| 2009-10 | Sharpness | Leonard Stanley |
| 2010-11 | Brockworth Albion | Frampton United |
Source
Division One
- Broadwell Amateurs
- Brockworth Albion
- Dursley Town
- Frampton United
- Harrow HillHarrow Hill F.C.Harrow Hill A.F.C. is an English football club based in the village of Harrow Hill, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of Division One of the Gloucester Northern Senior League and play at Larksfield Road. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:Established in...
- Gala Wilton
- Leonard Stanley
- Lydbrook Athletic
- Ramblers
- Sharpness
- Shortwood UnitedShortwood United F.C.Shortwood United Football Club is an English football club from Nailsworth, Gloucestershire who are members of the Hellenic League Premier Division. Its home ground, Meadowbank Ground, features floodlighting. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:The club has been members...
Reserves - Smiths Athletic
- Star
- Stonehouse TownStonehouse Town F.C.Stonehouse Town F.C. are an English football club representing the town of Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, currently playing in the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League...
- Stroud
- Winchcombe Town
Division Two
- Abbeymead Rovers
- Barnwood United
- Bourton Rovers
- Bredon
- Cam Bulldogs
- Chalford
- Cheltenham Civil Service
- FC Barometrics
- HardwickeHardwicke A.F.C.Hardwicke A.F.C. are an amateur football club from Gloucestershire, England. The club was formed in 1933. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:...
- Longford
- Minsterworth
- Moreton Rangers
- Soudley
- Tetbury Town
- Viney St. Swithins
- Wotton Rovers
New Clubs
Abbeymead Rovers (Champions of the Stroud & District League)Hardwicke
Hardwicke A.F.C.
Hardwicke A.F.C. are an amateur football club from Gloucestershire, England. The club was formed in 1933. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-History:...
(Runners-Up in the Stroud & District League)
Minsterworth (Champions of the North Gloucestershire League
North Gloucestershire League
The North Gloucestershire Association League is a football competition based in England. The league is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA...
)