Hampshire Premier Football League
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The Hampshire Premier Football League is a football
competition based in Hampshire
, England
. The league was formed in 2007 and currently consists of a 'Senior Division' of 18 teams, most of which were previously members of the disbanded Division 2 of the Wessex League
and a 'Combination Division' for reserve teams which currently has 15 members.
In May 2008 it was announced that the league was in talks with the Hampshire League
about merging the two leagues into a new competition which it was hoped would officially gain Step 7 status, and although the merger did not take place, the status of the Hampshire Premier League at Step 7 of the National League System
(or level 11 of the overall English football league system
) was confirmed by the Football Association on 15 May 2008. The Hampshire League then appealed to the FA, claiming it should gain similar status, but the appeal was rejected.
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competition based in Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The league was formed in 2007 and currently consists of a 'Senior Division' of 18 teams, most of which were previously members of the disbanded Division 2 of the Wessex League
Wessex League
The Wessex League is an English association football league formed in 1986, with its premier division currently at the fifth step of the National League System, or the ninth tier of the overall English football league system...
and a 'Combination Division' for reserve teams which currently has 15 members.
In May 2008 it was announced that the league was in talks with the Hampshire League
Hampshire League
Hampshire League is a name used for two distinct football competitions based in Hampshire, England. There are two leagues; Hampshire Premier Football League named 'Puma Engineering Hampshire Premier Football League' for sponsor purposes and the division below which is the Hampshire League 2004 or...
about merging the two leagues into a new competition which it was hoped would officially gain Step 7 status, and although the merger did not take place, the status of the Hampshire Premier League at Step 7 of the National League System
National League System
The National League System comprises the seven levels of the English football league system immediately below the level of the Premier League and The Football League. It contains 91 league competitions and more than 1,600 clubs. It comes under the jurisdiction of The Football Association...
(or level 11 of the overall 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...
) was confirmed by the Football Association on 15 May 2008. The Hampshire League then appealed to the FA, claiming it should gain similar status, but the appeal was rejected.
Senior Division members 2011–12
- AFC AldermastonA.F.C. AldermastonA.F.C. Aldermaston is a non-league English association football club based in Aldermaston, Berkshire. The team's motto, Facta Non Verba, comes from a Latin phrase meaning "deeds, not words"....
- AFC Stoneham
- Bournemouth Sports
- Clanfield
- Colden CommonColden Common F.C.Colden Common Football Club is a football club based in Colden Common, near Winchester, Hampshire, England. The club are playing in the Hampshire Premier League in the 2011–12 season. In the 1990s, they twice won the Hampshire League title.-History:...
- FleetlandsFleetlands F.C.Fleetlands Football Club is a football club based in Gosport, Hampshire, England. They joined the Hampshire League Division Two in 1988, and are currently members of the Hampshire Premier League. They play at Lederle Lane Stadium, Bridgemary, Gosport. The floodlit stadium has two 100-capacity...
- Hamble Club
- Hedge End Rangers
- Liphook United
- Liss AthleticLiss Athletic F.C.Liss Athletic F.C. are a semi-professional football club based in Liss, near Petersfield, in England. They were established in 1962 and joined the Hampshire League in 1987. In 2004, they joined the Wessex League Division Two, which was renamed Division One two years later after a league...
- Locks HeathLocks Heath F.C.Locks Heath Football Club is a football club based in Fareham suburb of Locks Heath, Hampshire, England. They won the Hampshire League title in 1991. As of the 2011–12 season, they are members of the Hampshire Premier Football League. They play their home games at The Recreation Ground, found...
- Otterbourne
- Overton UnitedOverton United F.C.Overton United Football Club is an English football club based in Overton, Hampshire.After playing in the original Hampshire League for many years they were among the founding members of the Wessex League Division Three in 2004, but, as of the 2011–12 season, the club plays in the Hampshire Premier...
- PaulsgrovePaulsgrove F.C.Paulsgrove Football Club is a football club based in the Paulsgrove area of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. They joined the Hampshire League Division Two in 1987 and played in that league's Division One between 1993 and 1996...
- Queen's Keep Southampton
- Sporting Bishop's Waltham
- University of Portsmouth
- Winchester CastleWinchester Castle F.C.Winchester Castle F.C. are an English football team based in Winchester. The club was reformed in 2006 after originally going out of existence at the end of the 2001–02 season when the former club was merged with their local rivals Winchester City. They are currently members of the Hampshire...
List of champions
| Season | Senior Division Champions |
|---|---|
| 2007-08 | AFC Stoneham |
| 2008-09 | Colden Common Colden Common F.C. Colden Common Football Club is a football club based in Colden Common, near Winchester, Hampshire, England. The club are playing in the Hampshire Premier League in the 2011–12 season. In the 1990s, they twice won the Hampshire League title.-History:... |
| 2009-10 | Colden Common Colden Common F.C. Colden Common Football Club is a football club based in Colden Common, near Winchester, Hampshire, England. The club are playing in the Hampshire Premier League in the 2011–12 season. In the 1990s, they twice won the Hampshire League title.-History:... |
| 2010-11 | Liphook United |