East Northumberland League
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The East Northumberland League was a football league that existed in Northumberland
from 1894-1910.
and Blyth Spartans
, are still in existence however. Both of these teams went on to join the Northern Football Alliance
shortly after their successes in the ENL.
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
from 1894-1910.
Overview
The ENL was made up from teams chiefly from the mining areas of Northumberland. However, they had chronic instability, with no team playing in the league for the full period of the league's existence, and more than half lasting for only a single year or less. At least two champions of this league, AshingtonAshington A.F.C.
Ashington A.F.C. is an English non-league football club from Ashington, Northumberland, currently playing in the Northern League Division One. The team, nicknamed "The Colliers", play their home matches at Woodhorn Lane....
and Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans A.F.C.
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are a professional football club who play in the Conference North, and are based in the town of Blyth, Northumberland, England. They are often the most Northerly team in whichever league or cup they are playing in. They are managed by former Spartans player Steve Cuggy.They...
, are still in existence however. Both of these teams went on to join the Northern Football Alliance
Northern Football Alliance
The Northern Football Alliance is a football competition based in the Northeast of England and Cumbria. It has three divisions headed by the Premier Division, which sits at step 7 of the National League System...
shortly after their successes in the ENL.
Champions
| Season |
Champions |
|---|---|
| 1894-95 | |
| 1895-96 | |
| 1896-97 | |
| 1897-98 | Ashington Ashington A.F.C. Ashington A.F.C. is an English non-league football club from Ashington, Northumberland, currently playing in the Northern League Division One. The team, nicknamed "The Colliers", play their home matches at Woodhorn Lane.... |
| 1898-99 | |
| 1899-00 | |
| 1900-01 | |
| 1901-02 | |
| 1902-03 | |
| 1903-04 | Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans A.F.C. Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are a professional football club who play in the Conference North, and are based in the town of Blyth, Northumberland, England. They are often the most Northerly team in whichever league or cup they are playing in. They are managed by former Spartans player Steve Cuggy.They... |
| 1904-05 | |
| 1905-06 | Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans A.F.C. Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are a professional football club who play in the Conference North, and are based in the town of Blyth, Northumberland, England. They are often the most Northerly team in whichever league or cup they are playing in. They are managed by former Spartans player Steve Cuggy.They... |
| 1906-07 | Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans A.F.C. Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are a professional football club who play in the Conference North, and are based in the town of Blyth, Northumberland, England. They are often the most Northerly team in whichever league or cup they are playing in. They are managed by former Spartans player Steve Cuggy.They... |
| 1907-08 | |
| 1908-09 | |
| 1909-10 | |