2023–24 North West Counties Football League Explained

The 2023–24 North West Counties Football League season was the 42nd in the history of the North West Counties Football League, a football competition in England. Teams are divided into three divisions: Premier Division, at Step 5, and Divisions One North and South, at Step 6.

The allocations for Steps 5 and 6 this season were announced by The Football Association on 15 May 2023,[1] and were subject to appeals and FA ratification. Starting this season, the Premier Division (Step 5) in the league promotes two clubs; one as champions and one via a four-team play-off. This replaced the previous inter-step play-off system. For this season only, there was only one club relegated from the division.[2]

Premier Division

Competition:North West Counties
Football League
Premier Division
Season:2023–24
Winners:Wythenshawe
Promoted:Wythenshawe
Wythenshawe Town
Relegated:Skelmersdale United
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The Premier Division comprises 24 teams.

The following seven clubs left the Premier Division before the season:

The following nine clubs joined the Premier Division before the season:

Premier Division table

Play-offs

Final

Stadiums and locations

TeamStadium
Rossett Park, Crosby (groundshare with Marine)
Greenberfield Lane
Victoria Park
Gigg Lane
MCA Stadium
Mossie Park
Park Road Stadium
Holt House
Surrey Street
The Bowl, Douglas
Silver Street
Parkside Road
Litherland Sports Park
Mike Riding Ground
Anfield Sports and Community Centre
Arbories Memorial Sports Ground
Ruskin Drive Sportsground
Adie Moran Park
Harry Williams Riverside Stadium
The Community Ground, Burscough
School Road
Hollyhedge Park
Ericstan Stadium

Division One North

Competition:North West Counties
Football League
Division One North
Season:2023–24
Winners:FC St Helens
Promoted:FC St Helens
South Liverpool
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

Division One North comprises 18 clubs.

The following three clubs left Division One North before the season:

The following three clubs joined Division One North before the season:

Division One North table

Play-offs

Final

Stadia and locations

TeamStadium
The Mechanics
Brockstedes Park
Edge Green Street
Crilly Park
West View
New Sirs, Westhoughton
The Anchor Ground
Jim Fowler Memorial Ground
Windleshaw Sports
The Riverside
Rakesmoor Lane, Barrow-in-Furness
MPM Lane
Victoria Park
Marley Stadium
Pavilions Sports Complex
Storthes Hall Park
Jericho Lane
Marley Stadium

Division One South

Competition:North West Counties
Football League
Division One South
Season:2023–24
Winners:Brocton
Promoted:Brocton
Abbey Hey
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

Division One South comprises 18 clubs.

The following five clubs left Division One South before the season:

The following three clubs joined Division One South before the season:

Division One South table

Play-offs

Final

Stadia and locations

TeamStadium
The Abbey Stadium, Gorton
Birches Head Road
Wood Park Stadium
Villa Park, Wallasey
Townfield
Silkmore Lane
The Heath
Butcher's Arms Ground
Pershall Park
Brantingham Road, Chorlton
Greenfields Sports Ground
Church Lane
Sandbach Community Football Centre
Evans Park
Cromley Road
Stockport Sports Village
Barton Stadium

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The FA releases National League System club allocations for Steps 1-6 in 2023-24 term . 15 May 2022 . The FA.
  2. Web site: Step 5 to 4 promotion/relegation update . 16 March 2023 . The FA.
  3. Web site: Ellesmere Rangers to leave the NWCFL . NWCFL . nwcfl.com . 27 June 2023 . 27 June 2023.