2024–25 Southern Combination Football League
The 2024–25 Southern Combination Football League season is the 100th in the history of the competition, which lies at levels 9, 10 and 11 (steps 5 and 6, and county feeder) of the English football league system.[1]
The constitution was announced by The Football Association on 17 May 2024.[2]
Premier Division
The Premier Division comprised 20 clubs from the previous season, 17 of which competed in the previous season
Team changes
Promoted from Division One Transferred from Wessex Football League Premier Division
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Promoted to the Isthmian League South East Division Relegated to Division One
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League table
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2023–24 2025–26 →
All statistics correct as of 17 May 2024. | |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Varndeanians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the Isthmian League |
| 2 | Bexhill United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-offs |
| 3 | Crawley Down Gatwick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Crowborough Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Eastbourne United Association | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Hassocks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Haywards Heath Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Horsham YMCA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Lingfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Little Common | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Loxwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Midhurst & Easebourne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Newhaven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Pagham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Peacehaven & Telscombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Petersfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Roffey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Saltdean United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Shoreham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Division One |
| 20 | Wick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 May 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[3]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[3]
Results table
Results by matchday
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5 | |||
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| 9 | |||
| 10 |
Stadia and locations
Map showing the location of teams in the Premier Division
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Varndeanians | Brighton (Withdean) | Withdean Stadium | 8,850 |
| Bexhill United | Bexhill-on-Sea | The Polegrove | 1,000 |
| Crawley Down Gatwick | Crawley Down | The Haven Centre | 1,000 |
| Crowborough Athletic | Crowborough | Crowborough Community Stadium | 2,000 |
| Eastbourne United Association | Eastbourne | The Oval | 1,200 |
| Hassocks | Hassocks | The Beacon | 1,000 |
| Haywards Heath Town | Haywards Heath | Hanbury Park | 2,000 |
| Horsham YMCA | Horsham | Gorings Mead | 1,500 |
| Lingfield | Lingfield | The Sports Pavilion | 2,000 |
| Little Common | Bexhill-on-Sea (Little Common) | Little Common Recreation Ground | 1,200 |
| Loxwood | Loxwood | Plaistow Road | 1,000 |
| Midhurst & Easebourne | Easebourne | Rotherfield | 1,000 |
| Newhaven | Newhaven | The Trafalgar Ground | 3,000 |
| Pagham | Pagham | Nyetimber Lane | 1,500 |
| Peacehaven & Telscombe | Peacehaven | The Sports Park | 3,000 |
| Petersfield Town | Petersfield | The Southdown Builders Stadium | 3,000 |
| Roffey | Horsham (Roffey) | Bartholomew Way | 1,000 |
| Saltdean United | Brighton (Saltdean) | Hill Park | 1,000 |
| Shoreham | Shoreham-by-Sea | Middle Road | 2,000 |
| Wick | Littlehampton (Wick) | Crabtree Park | 2,000 |
Division One
Division One increased from 18 clubs to 20, 16 of which competed from the previous season. Oakwood was reprieved from relegation
Team changes
Promoted from Division Two Promoted from Hampshire Premier League Senior Division Promoted from Mid-Sussex League Relegated from the Premier Division |
Promoted to the Premier Division
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League table
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Uckfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the Premier Division |
| 2 | Alfold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualified for the play-offs |
| 3 | Arundel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Banstead Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Billingshurst | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Chessington & Hook United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Copthorne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Dorking Wanderers B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ineligible for promotion[a] |
| 9 | East Preston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Forest Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Godalming Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Infinity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Mile Oak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Montpelier Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Oakwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Reigate Priory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Seaford Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Selsey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to county feeder leagues |
| 19 | Storrington Community | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Worthing United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 May 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[3]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[3]
Notes:
- ^ Dorking Wanderers B are not permitted to take part in the play-offs as reserve sides cannot compete above Step 6.
Results table
Results by matchday
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5 | |||
| 6 | |||
| 7 | |||
| 8 | |||
| 9 | |||
| 10 |
Stadia and locations
Map showing the location of teams in Division 1
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Uckfield Town | Framfield | The Oaks | 600 |
| Alfold | Alfold Crossways | Alfold Recreation Ground | 1,000 |
| Arundel | Arundel | Mill Road | 2,200 |
| Banstead Athletic | Tadworth | Merland Rise | 1,500 |
| Billingshurst | Billingshurst | Jubilee Fields | — |
| Chessington & Hook United | Chessington | Chalky Lane | 3,000 |
| Copthorne | Copthorne | Camping World Community Stadium (groundshare with Horsham) | 1,300 |
| Dorking Wanderers B | Dorking | Meadowbank | 3,000 |
| East Preston | Littlehampton (East Preston) | The Lashmar | 1,000 |
| Forest Row | Crawley (Three Bridges) | East Court (groundshare with East Grinstead Town) | — |
| Godalming Town | Godalming | Bill Kyte Stadium | 3,000 |
| Infinity | Sidlesham | Sidlesham Recreation Ground | — |
| Mile Oak | Brighton (Mile Oak) | Mile Oak Recreation Ground | — |
| Montpelier Villa | Lancing | Culver Road (groundshare with Lancing) | 1,500 |
| Oakwood | Crawley (Three Bridges) | Tinsley Lane | — |
| Reigate Priory | Reigate | Park Lane | — |
| Seaford Town | Seaford | The Crouch | — |
| Selsey | Selsey | Bunn Leisure Stadium | — |
| Storrington Community | Storrington | The Recreation Ground, Storrington | — |
| Worthing United | Worthing (Broadwater) | The Robert Albon Memorial Ground | 1,504 |
Division Two
Division Two reduced by one to 11 teams after Storrington were promoted to Division One. There is no confirmation on step 7 allocations to date
Team changes
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Promoted to Division One
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| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
Promotion from this division is dependant on ground grading as well as league position.
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bosham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Brighton Electricity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Capel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Ferring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Hailsham Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Jarvis Brook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Rottingdean Village | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Rustington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Southwater | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | St Francis Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Upper Beeding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 18 May 2024. Source: The FA Full-Time SCFL Division 2 Table
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Results table
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 18 May 2024. Source: The FA Full-Time SCFL Division 2
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Stadia and locations
Brighton Electricity
Capel
Ferring
Jarvis Brook
Rottingdean Village
Upper Beeding
Southwater
Map showing the location of teams in Division 2
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosham | Bosham | Walton Lane | — |
| Brighton Electricity | Brighton (Withdean) | Withdean Stadium (groundshare with AFC Varndeanians) | 8,850 |
| Capel | Capel | Newdigate Road | — |
| Ferring | Ferring | The Glebelands | — |
| Hailsham Town | Hailsham | The Beaconsfield | 2,000 |
| Jarvis Brook | Crowborough | Limekiln | — |
| Rottingdean Village | Brighton (Rottingdean) | Rottingdean Sports Centre | — |
| Rustington | Rustington | Rustington Recreation Ground | — |
| Southwater | Southwater | Southwater Sports Club | — |
| St Francis Rangers | Haywards Heath | Colwell Ground | 1000 |
| Upper Beeding | Upper Beeding | Memorial Playing Field | — |
References
- ^ "Southern Combination Football League". scfl.org.uk. Archived from the original on 22 May 2017.
- ^ "THE FA RELEASES NATIONAL LEAGUE SYSTEM CLUB ALLOCATIONS FOR STEPS 1-6 IN 2024-25 TERM". TheFA. 17 May 2023.
- ^ a b "The FA Handbook 2022/2023 Part 29 Standardised Rules Section 12.2". The FA.