2024–25 Midland Football League
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The 2024–25 Midland Football League season is the eleventh in the history of the Midland Football League, a football competition in England. The Midland League operates two divisions in the English football league system, the Premier Division at Step 5 and Division One at Step 6; these two divisions are covered by this article.
The allocations for Steps 3 to 6 for this season were announced by The Football Association on 17 May 2024.[1]
Premier Division
[edit]This division comprises 18 teams, the same amount as the previous season.
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The following 3 clubs left the division before the season:
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The following 3 clubs joined the division:
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Premier Division table
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lichfield City (C, P) | 33 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 86 | 35 | +51 | 79 | Promotion to the Northern Premier League |
| 2 | Shifnal Town (Q) | 33 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 72 | 27 | +45 | 75 | Qualification for the play-offs[a] |
| 3 | Atherstone Town (Q) | 32 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 72 | 38 | +34 | 70 | |
| 4 | 1874 Northwich (Q) | 32 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 60 | 41 | +19 | 63 | |
| 5 | Brocton (Q) | 33 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 85 | 44 | +41 | 61 | |
| 6 | Whitchurch Alport | 33 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 67 | 42 | +25 | 55 | |
| 7 | Dudley Town | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 58 | 51 | +7 | 52 | |
| 8 | OJM CFC | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 68 | 54 | +14 | 49 | |
| 9 | Stone Old Alleynians | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 40 | 47 | −7 | 42 | |
| 10 | Stourport Swifts | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 43 | 53 | −10 | 42 | |
| 11 | Studley | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 40 | 58 | −18 | 42 | |
| 12 | Romulus | 33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 53 | 67 | −14 | 39 | |
| 13 | AFC Wulfrunians | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 44 | 58 | −14 | 39 | |
| 14 | Northwich Victoria | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 43 | 55 | −12 | 38 | |
| 15 | Uttoxeter Town | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 44 | 66 | −22 | 27 | |
| 16 | Tividale | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 44 | 84 | −40 | 23 | |
| 17 | Highgate United | 33 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 29 | 80 | −51 | 21 | Relegation to Division One |
| 18 | Wolverhampton Casuals (R) | 33 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 71 | −48 | 16 |
Updated to match(es) played on 5 April 2025. Source: The FA
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[2]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[2]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
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Stadia and locations
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Location of the clubs in the 2023–24 Midland League Premier Division
Location of the clubs in the 2023–24 Midland League Premier Division from Cheshire
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 Northwich | Barnton | The Offside Trust Stadium | 3,000 |
| AFC Wulfrunians | Wolverhampton | Castlecroft Stadium | 2,000 |
| Atherstone Town | Atherstone | Sheepy Road | |
| Brocton | Brocton | Silkmore Lane | 1,500 |
| Dudley Town | Willenhall | Asprey Arena | |
| Highgate United | Shirley | The Coppice | 2,000 |
| Lichfield City | Lichfield | City Ground | 1,000 |
| Northwich Victoria | Northwich | Wincham Park | 4,813 |
| OJM CFC | Birmingham (Kings Norton) | Triplex Sports Ground | |
| Romulus | Birmingham (Castle Vale) | Castle Vale Stadium | 2,000 |
| Shifnal Town | Shifnal | Phoenix Park | |
| Stone Old Alleynians | Meir Heath | King's Park | |
| Stourport Swifts | Stourport-on-Severn | Walshes Meadow | 2,000 |
| Studley | Studley | The Beehive | |
| Tividale | Tividale | The Beeches | 2,000 |
| Uttoxeter Town | Uttoxeter | Oldfields | |
| Whitchurch Alport | Whitchurch | Yockings Park | |
| Wolverhampton Casuals | Featherstone | Brinsford Lane |
Division One
[edit]This division comprises 22 teams, two more than the previous season.
Division One table
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuneaton Town (C, P) | 40 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 118 | 35 | +83 | 100 | Promotion to the Premier Division |
| 2 | Heather St John's (Q) | 40 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 111 | 40 | +71 | 92 | Qualification for the play-offs[a] |
| 3 | Leicester St Andrews (Q) | 40 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 98 | 57 | +41 | 84 | |
| 4 | Cradley Town (Q) | 40 | 27 | 2 | 11 | 107 | 57 | +50 | 83 | |
| 5 | Coton Green (Q) | 40 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 91 | 51 | +40 | 78 | |
| 6 | Kirby Muxloe | 40 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 92 | 74 | +18 | 70 | |
| 7 | Bilston Town | 40 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 92 | 65 | +27 | 69 | |
| 8 | Smethwick Rangers | 40 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 69 | 47 | +22 | 69 | |
| 9 | Ingles | 40 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 86 | 61 | +25 | 66 | |
| 10 | Sutton United | 40 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 79 | 68 | +11 | 64 | |
| 11 | Coventry Copsewood | 40 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 74 | 72 | +2 | 57 | |
| 12 | Nuneaton Griff | 40 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 66 | 74 | −8 | 53 | |
| 13 | Birstall United | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 83 | 83 | 0 | 52 | |
| 14 | Saffron Dynamo | 40 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 65 | 68 | −3 | 48 | |
| 15 | Stapenhill | 40 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 63 | 67 | −4 | 47 | |
| 16 | Gornal Athletic | 40 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 64 | 69 | −5 | 43 | |
| 17 | AFC Bridgnorth | 40 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 50 | 76 | −26 | 43 | |
| 18 | Lutterworth Athletic | 40 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 66 | 98 | −32 | 38 | |
| 19 | Chelmsley Town | 40 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 61 | 99 | −38 | 35 | |
| 20 | Allexton & New Parks | 40 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 44 | 115 | −71 | 29 | Relegation to a feeder league |
| 21 | Wednesfield (R) | 40 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 30 | 108 | −78 | 16 | |
| 22 | Paget Rangers (R) | 40 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 37 | 162 | −125 | 9 |
Updated to match(es) played on 5 April 2025. Source: The FA
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[2]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[2]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Stadia and locations
[edit]Location of the clubs in the 2023–24 Midland League Division One
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Bridgnorth | Bridgnorth | Crown Meadow | |
| Allexton & New Parks | Leicester | New College Leicester | |
| Bilston Town | Bilston | Queen Street | 4,000 |
| Birstall United | Birstall | Meadow Lane | |
| Chelmsley Town | Coleshill | Pack Meadow | |
| Coton Green | Fazeley | New Mill Lane | |
| Coventry Copsewood | Coventry | Allard Way | 2,000 |
| Cradley Town | Cradley | Beeches View | |
| Gornal Athletic | Lower Gornal | Garden Walk Stadium | 2,000 |
| Heather St John's | Heather | St John's Park | 2,050 |
| Ingles | Thringstone | Homestead Road | 2,050 |
| Kirby Muxloe | Kirby Muxloe | Ratby Lane | 3,000 |
| Leicester St Andrews | Leicester | Canal Street | 1,000 |
| Lutterworth Athletic | Lutterworth | Hall Park | |
| Nuneaton Griff | Nuneaton | Pingles Stadium | 4,000 |
| Nuneaton Town | Nuneaton | The Oval | 4,614 |
| Paget Rangers | Sutton Coldfield | Central Ground | 2,000 |
| Saffron Dynamo | Cosby | Cambridge Road | |
| Smethwick Rangers | Boldmere | Trevor Brown Memorial Ground | 2,500 |
| Stapenhill | Stapenhill | Edge Hill | 1,500 |
| Sutton United | Sutton Coldfield | Coleshill Road | |
| Wednesfield | Wednesfield | Cottage Ground |
References
[edit]- ^ "THE FA RELEASES NATIONAL LEAGUE SYSTEM CLUB ALLOCATIONS FOR STEPS 1-6 IN 2024-25 TERM". The Football Association. 17 May 2024.
- ^ a b "The FA Handbook 2023/2024 Part 29 Standardised Rules Section 12.2". The FA.