Metropolitan–London League
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The Metropolitan–London League was a short-lived football league for clubs in and around London
. It was formed in 1971 by a merger of the Greater London League
and the Metropolitan League
(which had lost several clubs to the Southern League
). It ran with two divisions until 1974, reduced to one in 1974–75 season, after which it merged with the Spartan League
to form the London Spartan League, which was later renamed the Spartan League. It merged with the South Midlands League
in 1997 to form the modern Spartan South Midlands League
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. It was formed in 1971 by a merger of the Greater London League
Greater London League
The Greater London League was a football league for clubs in and around London. It was formed in 1964 by a merger of the London League and the Aetolian League, after the two leagues had run a joint league cup the previous season due to both struggling for numbers.The league initially ran with A and...
and the Metropolitan League
Metropolitan League
The Metropolitan League was a football league in the south-east of England.The league was founded in 1949 after several clubs learnt plans for a second division of the Southern League would come to nothing shortly before the start of the season. Originally named the Metropolitan & District League,...
(which had lost several clubs to the Southern League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
). It ran with two divisions until 1974, reduced to one in 1974–75 season, after which it merged with the Spartan League
Spartan League
The Spartan League was an English football league covering London and adjacent counties.Formed in 1907, the league was along with the Isthmian League and the Athenian League, one of the strong amateur competitions in the South, with three clubs reaching the FA Amateur Cup semi-finals...
to form the London Spartan League, which was later renamed the Spartan League. It merged with the South Midlands League
South Midlands League
The South Midlands League was an English football league covering Bedfordshire and some adjoining counties.The league was formed in 1922 as the Bedfordshire County League, changed its name to the Bedfordshire & District County League in 1924 before adopting the South Midlands League title in 1929...
in 1997 to form the modern Spartan South Midlands League
Spartan South Midlands Football League
The Spartan South Midlands Football League is an English football league covering Hertfordshire, northwestern Greater London, central Buckinghamshire and southern Bedfordshire...
List of champions
| Season | Division One | Division Two |
|---|---|---|
| 1971–72 | Epping Town Epping Town F.C. Epping Town F.C. was an English football club based in Epping, Essex. They played at Stonards Hill.-History:The club joined the Premier Division of the London League in 1955, and were Premier Division champions in 1963–64, the league's last season. They then became founder members of the Greater... |
Muirhead Sports |
| 1972–73 | Swanley | East Thurrock United East Thurrock United F.C. East Thurrock United F.C is an English football club based in Corringham, Essex. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division and is based at Rookery Hill.-History:... |
| 1973–74 | Epping Town Epping Town F.C. Epping Town F.C. was an English football club based in Epping, Essex. They played at Stonards Hill.-History:The club joined the Premier Division of the London League in 1955, and were Premier Division champions in 1963–64, the league's last season. They then became founder members of the Greater... |
Alma Swanley Alma Swanley F.C. Alma Swanley F.C was an English football club based in Swanley. They were founding members of the London Spartan League in 1975 and joined the Kent League in 1982. They won the title in 1986 but resigned from the league in 1994 and folded... |
| Season | |Champions | |
| 1974–75 | Cray Wanderers Cray Wanderers F.C. Cray Wanderers F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in Bromley, London. It is one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The club was established in 1860 in the twin villages of St. Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray, near Orpington, then in the county of Kent.They currently play... |
|
Division One
The new Division One was composed of:- Eight clubs from the Greater London League (BROB Barnet, Canvey Island, Chingford, Eton Manor, Ford United, Swanley, Ulysses and Willesden)
- Four clubs from the Metropolitan League (Cray Wanderers, Epping Town, Hatfield Town and Sheppey United)
- One club from the Kent LeagueKent LeagueThe Kent League is an English football league for teams based in Kent and south east London, which was established in 1966. It was also the name of a similar league which existed from 1894 until 1959.-History:...
(Faversham Town) - East Ham United
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epping Town Epping Town F.C. Epping Town F.C. was an English football club based in Epping, Essex. They played at Stonards Hill.-History:The club joined the Premier Division of the London League in 1955, and were Premier Division champions in 1963–64, the league's last season. They then became founder members of the Greater... |
26 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 71 | 25 | 41 | |
| 2 | Faversham Town Faversham Town F.C. Faversham Town F.C. are a football club based in Faversham, England. They joined the Kent League in 1949 and won the title in 1970, 1971 and 1990... |
26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 54 | 30 | 35 | |
| 3 | East Ham United East Ham United F.C. East Ham United F.C. was an English football club based in East Ham, Greater London. The club played at the Manorway.-History:The club was established in 1933. They played in the London League until joining the Aetolian League in 1962 but after two seasons the league merged into the Greater London... |
26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 59 | 37 | 34 | |
| 4 | Cray Wanderers Cray Wanderers F.C. Cray Wanderers F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in Bromley, London. It is one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The club was established in 1860 in the twin villages of St. Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray, near Orpington, then in the county of Kent.They currently play... |
26 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 59 | 38 | 31 | |
| 5 | Ford United Redbridge F.C. Redbridge F.C. is an English Association football club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as Ford United F.C. The new name was chosen to help associate the club more within the local area and attract a larger support.They should not be confused with... |
26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 47 | 35 | 30 | |
| 6 | Swanley | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 56 | 36 | 29 | |
| 7 | Eton Manor Eton Manor F.C. -Early years:The club was formed in 1901 by rich and influential families of the likes of Barings, Villiers and Lord Chelsea for the benefit of bringing sport to the poor and underprivileged youth of the East End of London... |
26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 44 | 28 | |
| 8 | Hatfield Town Hatfield Town F.C. Hatfield Town F.C. is a football club based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire . They currently play in Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division.-History:... |
26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 51 | 27 | |
| 9 | Sheppey United Sheppey United F.C. Sheppey United F.C. is an English football club based on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. The club are currently members of Division One of the Kent County League and play at the Sheppey Sports Ground.-History:... |
26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 43 | 47 | 24 | Joined the Kent League Kent League The Kent League is an English football league for teams based in Kent and south east London, which was established in 1966. It was also the name of a similar league which existed from 1894 until 1959.-History:... at end of season |
| 10 | Canvey Island Canvey Island F.C. Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 | 52 | 22 | |
| 11 | Willesden Willesden F.C. Willesden F.C. was an English football club based in Willesden, Greater London, London. The club played at King Edwards Park and Willesden Sports Centre.-History:... |
26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 35 | 51 | 20 | |
| 12 | Chingford | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 34 | 52 | 18 | |
| 13 | BROB Barnet | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 26 | 78 | 16 | |
| 14 | Ulysses | 26 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 57 | 9 |
Division Two
All clubs in Division Two except Muirhead Sports had come from the Greater London League| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muirhead Sports | 20 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 58 | 19 | 35 | |
| 2 | 279 Chislehurst | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 63 | 28 | 31 | Left league at end of season |
| 3 | Penhill Standard | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 31 | 24 | Promoted to Division One |
| 4 | Highfield | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45 | 28 | 22 | |
| 5 | Polytechnic Polytechnic F.C. Polytechnic Football Club, originally, Hanover United Football Club is a football club from England, formed in 1873 or 1875. It is believed to be the first football club to use United in its name. It played its home matches at the Limes, Barnes, London, moving to a ground near Chiswick railway... |
20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 41 | 19 | |
| 6 | Bexley | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 40 | 18 | |
| 7 | Thames Polytechnic | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 32 | 18 | |
| 8 | Brentstonians | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 43 | 18 | |
| 9 | Heathside Sports | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35 | 44 | 17 | |
| 10 | Barkingside Barkingside F.C. Barkingside Football Club, based in Barkingside in the London Borough of Redbridge, was formed by a small group of enthusiasts in 1889, playing in the Ilford League, on a ground opposite the State Cinema in Barkingside High Road. They gained their first honour after the First World War sharing the... |
20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 36 | 46 | 14 | |
| 11 | RAS & RA | 20 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 59 | 4 |
Division One
Division One featured one new club, Penhill Standard, who had been promoted from Division Two the previous season.| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swanley | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 57 | 26 | 42 | |
| 2 | Epping Town Epping Town F.C. Epping Town F.C. was an English football club based in Epping, Essex. They played at Stonards Hill.-History:The club joined the Premier Division of the London League in 1955, and were Premier Division champions in 1963–64, the league's last season. They then became founder members of the Greater... |
26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 54 | 22 | 38 | |
| 3 | Canvey Island Canvey Island F.C. Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 38 | 35 | |
| 4 | Cray Wanderers Cray Wanderers F.C. Cray Wanderers F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in Bromley, London. It is one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The club was established in 1860 in the twin villages of St. Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray, near Orpington, then in the county of Kent.They currently play... |
26 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 46 | 28 | 34 | |
| 5 | Willesden Willesden F.C. Willesden F.C. was an English football club based in Willesden, Greater London, London. The club played at King Edwards Park and Willesden Sports Centre.-History:... |
26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 48 | 37 | 32 | |
| 6 | Hatfield Town Hatfield Town F.C. Hatfield Town F.C. is a football club based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire . They currently play in Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division.-History:... |
26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 43 | 36 | 30 | |
| 7 | Faversham Town Faversham Town F.C. Faversham Town F.C. are a football club based in Faversham, England. They joined the Kent League in 1949 and won the title in 1970, 1971 and 1990... |
26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 31 | 28 | Joined Athenian League Athenian League The Athenian League was an English amateur football league for clubs in and around London. The league was formed in 1912 with ten clubs, but had to close down in 1914 due to the onset of World War I. When it reformed in 1920, only three of the previous teams rejoined... at end of season |
| 8 | East Ham United East Ham United F.C. East Ham United F.C. was an English football club based in East Ham, Greater London. The club played at the Manorway.-History:The club was established in 1933. They played in the London League until joining the Aetolian League in 1962 but after two seasons the league merged into the Greater London... |
26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 60 | 43 | 26 | |
| 9 | Eton Manor Eton Manor F.C. -Early years:The club was formed in 1901 by rich and influential families of the likes of Barings, Villiers and Lord Chelsea for the benefit of bringing sport to the poor and underprivileged youth of the East End of London... |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 26 | |
| 10 | Ford United Redbridge F.C. Redbridge F.C. is an English Association football club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as Ford United F.C. The new name was chosen to help associate the club more within the local area and attract a larger support.They should not be confused with... |
26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 19 | |
| 11 | BROB Barnet | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 52 | 17 | |
| 12 | Ulysses | 26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 51 | 16 | |
| 13 | Chingford | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 24 | 52 | 12 | |
| 14 | Penhill Standard | 26 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 24 | 64 | 10 | Relegated to Division Two |
Division Two
Division Two featured one new club, East Thurrock United.| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Thurrock United East Thurrock United F.C. East Thurrock United F.C is an English football club based in Corringham, Essex. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division and is based at Rookery Hill.-History:... |
18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 12 | 27 | Promoted to Division One |
| 2 | Highfield | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 17 | 26 | |
| 3 | Muirhead Sports | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 32 | 21 | 23 | |
| 4 | Heathside Sports | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 36 | 25 | 22 | |
| 5 | Polytechnic Polytechnic F.C. Polytechnic Football Club, originally, Hanover United Football Club is a football club from England, formed in 1873 or 1875. It is believed to be the first football club to use United in its name. It played its home matches at the Limes, Barnes, London, moving to a ground near Chiswick railway... |
18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 29 | 22 | |
| 6 | Bexley | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 38 | 15 | |
| 7 | RAS & RA | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 28 | 13 | |
| 8 | Barkingside Barkingside F.C. Barkingside Football Club, based in Barkingside in the London Borough of Redbridge, was formed by a small group of enthusiasts in 1889, playing in the Ilford League, on a ground opposite the State Cinema in Barkingside High Road. They gained their first honour after the First World War sharing the... |
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 42 | 12 | |
| 9 | Thames Polytechnic | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 41 | 11 | |
| 10 | Brentstonians | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 38 | 9 |
Division One
Division One featured two new clubs, East Thurrock United and Highfield, both promoted from Division Two the previous season.| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epping Town Epping Town F.C. Epping Town F.C. was an English football club based in Epping, Essex. They played at Stonards Hill.-History:The club joined the Premier Division of the London League in 1955, and were Premier Division champions in 1963–64, the league's last season. They then became founder members of the Greater... |
26 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 75 | 24 | 40 | Joined Athenian League Athenian League The Athenian League was an English amateur football league for clubs in and around London. The league was formed in 1912 with ten clubs, but had to close down in 1914 due to the onset of World War I. When it reformed in 1920, only three of the previous teams rejoined... at end of season |
| 2 | East Ham United East Ham United F.C. East Ham United F.C. was an English football club based in East Ham, Greater London. The club played at the Manorway.-History:The club was established in 1933. They played in the London League until joining the Aetolian League in 1962 but after two seasons the league merged into the Greater London... |
26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 34 | 19 | 37 | |
| 3 | Eton Manor Eton Manor F.C. -Early years:The club was formed in 1901 by rich and influential families of the likes of Barings, Villiers and Lord Chelsea for the benefit of bringing sport to the poor and underprivileged youth of the East End of London... |
26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 25 | 33 | |
| 4 | Cray Wanderers Cray Wanderers F.C. Cray Wanderers F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in Bromley, London. It is one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The club was established in 1860 in the twin villages of St. Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray, near Orpington, then in the county of Kent.They currently play... |
26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 62 | 42 | 33 | |
| 5 | Canvey Island Canvey Island F.C. Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 40 | 29 | 32 | |
| 6 | Hatfield Town Hatfield Town F.C. Hatfield Town F.C. is a football club based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire . They currently play in Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division.-History:... |
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 45 | 42 | 31 | |
| 7 | Swanley Town | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 44 | 45 | 25 | |
| 8 | Willesden Willesden F.C. Willesden F.C. was an English football club based in Willesden, Greater London, London. The club played at King Edwards Park and Willesden Sports Centre.-History:... |
26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 46 | 45 | 24 | Joined Athenian League Athenian League The Athenian League was an English amateur football league for clubs in and around London. The league was formed in 1912 with ten clubs, but had to close down in 1914 due to the onset of World War I. When it reformed in 1920, only three of the previous teams rejoined... at end of season |
| 9 | Highfield | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 36 | 58 | 22 | |
| 10 | Chingford | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 48 | 19 | |
| 11 | East Thurrock United East Thurrock United F.C. East Thurrock United F.C is an English football club based in Corringham, Essex. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division and is based at Rookery Hill.-History:... |
26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 39 | 52 | 18 | |
| 12 | Ford United Redbridge F.C. Redbridge F.C. is an English Association football club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as Ford United F.C. The new name was chosen to help associate the club more within the local area and attract a larger support.They should not be confused with... |
26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 45 | 18 | Joined Essex Senior League Essex Senior Football League The Essex Senior Football League is an English football league covering Essex, northeast Greater London and the eastern part of Hertfordshire. It is a feeder to Division One North of Isthmian League and has a single division which sits at step 5 of the National League System.There is no automatic... at end of season |
| 13 | BROB Barnet | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 51 | 17 | |
| 14 | Ulysses | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 15 |
Division One
Division Two featured two new clubs:- Alma Swanley
- Penhill Standard (relegated from Division One)
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alma Swanley | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 14 | 33 | |
| 2 | Heathside Sports | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 42 | 15 | 28 | |
| 3 | Muirhead Sports | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 30 | 23 | |
| 4 | Penhill Standard | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 20 | |
| 5 | Thames Polytechnic | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 33 | 16 | |
| 6 | Polytechnic Polytechnic F.C. Polytechnic Football Club, originally, Hanover United Football Club is a football club from England, formed in 1873 or 1875. It is believed to be the first football club to use United in its name. It played its home matches at the Limes, Barnes, London, moving to a ground near Chiswick railway... |
18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 15 | Left league at end of season |
| 7 | Bexley | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 28 | 14 | |
| 8 | RAS & RA | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 13 | |
| 9 | Barkingside Barkingside F.C. Barkingside Football Club, based in Barkingside in the London Borough of Redbridge, was formed by a small group of enthusiasts in 1889, playing in the Ilford League, on a ground opposite the State Cinema in Barkingside High Road. They gained their first honour after the First World War sharing the... |
18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 38 | 10 | |
| 10 | Brentstonians | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 8 |
1975–75
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cray Wanderers Cray Wanderers F.C. Cray Wanderers F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in Bromley, London. It is one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The club was established in 1860 in the twin villages of St. Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray, near Orpington, then in the county of Kent.They currently play... |
38 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 128 | 36 | 68 | Placed in Division One of London Spartan League |
| 2 | Alma Swanley | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 91 | 41 | 59 | Placed in Division One of London Spartan League |
| 3 | Canvey Island Canvey Island F.C. Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
38 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 30 | 55 | Joined Essex Senior League Essex Senior Football League The Essex Senior Football League is an English football league covering Essex, northeast Greater London and the eastern part of Hertfordshire. It is a feeder to Division One North of Isthmian League and has a single division which sits at step 5 of the National League System.There is no automatic... |
| 4 | Swanley Town | 38 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 81 | 40 | 52 | Placed in Division One of London Spartan League |
| 5 | Eton Manor Eton Manor F.C. -Early years:The club was formed in 1901 by rich and influential families of the likes of Barings, Villiers and Lord Chelsea for the benefit of bringing sport to the poor and underprivileged youth of the East End of London... |
38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 72 | 39 | 48 | Joined Essex Senior League Essex Senior Football League The Essex Senior Football League is an English football league covering Essex, northeast Greater London and the eastern part of Hertfordshire. It is a feeder to Division One North of Isthmian League and has a single division which sits at step 5 of the National League System.There is no automatic... |
| 6 | Penhill Standard | 38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 70 | 55 | 48 | Placed in Division One of London Spartan League |
| 7 | Hatfield Town Hatfield Town F.C. Hatfield Town F.C. is a football club based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire . They currently play in Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division.-History:... |
38 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 57 | 35 | 44 | Placed in Division One of London Spartan League |
| 8 | Chingford | 38 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 62 | 44 | 44 | Placed in Division One of London Spartan League |
| 9 | Heathside Sports | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 54 | 41 | 42 | Placed in Division One of London Spartan League |
| 10 | East Ham United East Ham United F.C. East Ham United F.C. was an English football club based in East Ham, Greater London. The club played at the Manorway.-History:The club was established in 1933. They played in the London League until joining the Aetolian League in 1962 but after two seasons the league merged into the Greater London... |
38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 57 | 39 | 41 | Placed in Division One of London Spartan League |
| 11 | Highfield | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 58 | 36 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
| 12 | East Thurrock United East Thurrock United F.C. East Thurrock United F.C is an English football club based in Corringham, Essex. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division and is based at Rookery Hill.-History:... |
38 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 58 | 64 | 34 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
| 13 | BROB Barnet | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 46 | 61 | 31 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
| 14 | Muirhead Sports | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 54 | 77 | 30 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
| 15 | Bexley | 38 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 46 | 88 | 29 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
| 16 | Barkingside Barkingside F.C. Barkingside Football Club, based in Barkingside in the London Borough of Redbridge, was formed by a small group of enthusiasts in 1889, playing in the Ilford League, on a ground opposite the State Cinema in Barkingside High Road. They gained their first honour after the First World War sharing the... |
38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 45 | 80 | 24 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
| 17 | Thames Polytechnic | 38 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 33 | 82 | 23 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
| 18 | Ulysses | 38 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 40 | 72 | 22 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
| 19 | Brentstonians | 38 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 34 | 107 | 16 | |
| 20 | RAS & RA | 38 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 42 | 106 | 14 | Placed in Division Two of London Spartan League |
Member clubs
Twenty-seven clubs played in the league during its existence:- 279 Chislehurst
- Alma SwanleyAlma Swanley F.C.Alma Swanley F.C was an English football club based in Swanley. They were founding members of the London Spartan League in 1975 and joined the Kent League in 1982. They won the title in 1986 but resigned from the league in 1994 and folded...
- BarkingsideBarkingside F.C.Barkingside Football Club, based in Barkingside in the London Borough of Redbridge, was formed by a small group of enthusiasts in 1889, playing in the Ilford League, on a ground opposite the State Cinema in Barkingside High Road. They gained their first honour after the First World War sharing the...
- Bexley
- Brentstonians
- BROB Barnet
- Canvey IslandCanvey Island F.C.Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
- Chingford
- Cray WanderersCray Wanderers F.C.Cray Wanderers F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in Bromley, London. It is one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The club was established in 1860 in the twin villages of St. Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray, near Orpington, then in the county of Kent.They currently play...
- East Ham UnitedEast Ham United F.C.East Ham United F.C. was an English football club based in East Ham, Greater London. The club played at the Manorway.-History:The club was established in 1933. They played in the London League until joining the Aetolian League in 1962 but after two seasons the league merged into the Greater London...
- East Thurrock UnitedEast Thurrock United F.C.East Thurrock United F.C is an English football club based in Corringham, Essex. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division and is based at Rookery Hill.-History:...
- Epping TownEpping Town F.C.Epping Town F.C. was an English football club based in Epping, Essex. They played at Stonards Hill.-History:The club joined the Premier Division of the London League in 1955, and were Premier Division champions in 1963–64, the league's last season. They then became founder members of the Greater...
- Eton ManorEton Manor F.C.-Early years:The club was formed in 1901 by rich and influential families of the likes of Barings, Villiers and Lord Chelsea for the benefit of bringing sport to the poor and underprivileged youth of the East End of London...
- Faversham TownFaversham Town F.C.Faversham Town F.C. are a football club based in Faversham, England. They joined the Kent League in 1949 and won the title in 1970, 1971 and 1990...
- Ford United
- Hatfield TownHatfield Town F.C.Hatfield Town F.C. is a football club based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire . They currently play in Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division.-History:...
- Heathside Sports
- Highfield
- Muirhead Sports
- Penhill Standard
- PolytechnicPolytechnic F.C.Polytechnic Football Club, originally, Hanover United Football Club is a football club from England, formed in 1873 or 1875. It is believed to be the first football club to use United in its name. It played its home matches at the Limes, Barnes, London, moving to a ground near Chiswick railway...
- RAS & RA
- Sheppey UnitedSheppey United F.C.Sheppey United F.C. is an English football club based on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. The club are currently members of Division One of the Kent County League and play at the Sheppey Sports Ground.-History:...
- Swanley Town
- Thames Polytechnic
- Ulysses
- WillesdenWillesden F.C.Willesden F.C. was an English football club based in Willesden, Greater London, London. The club played at King Edwards Park and Willesden Sports Centre.-History:...