Essex Senior Football League
Encyclopedia
The Essex Senior Football League is an English
football league covering Essex
, northeast Greater London
and the eastern part of Hertfordshire
. It is a feeder to Division One North of Isthmian League
and has a single division which sits at step 5 (or level 9) of the National League System
.
There is no automatic relegation from the Essex Senior League, as the league consistently operates with several teams fewer than the maximum allowed for a step 5 league, which is 22. For a team to be relegated from the Essex Senior League they would have to resign their Senior Status and join an Intermediate League.
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...
football league covering Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, northeast Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
and the eastern part of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
. It is a feeder to Division One North of Isthmian League
Isthmian League
The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. It is sponsored by Ryman, and therefore officially known as the Ryman League. It was founded in 1905 by amateur clubs in the London area...
and has a single division which sits at step 5 (or level 9) 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...
.
There is no automatic relegation from the Essex Senior League, as the league consistently operates with several teams fewer than the maximum allowed for a step 5 league, which is 22. For a team to be relegated from the Essex Senior League they would have to resign their Senior Status and join an Intermediate League.
Founder members
The Essex Senior League was formed in 1971 with 9 founder members. The finishing positions for the 1971-72 season were as follows:| 1 | Witham Town Witham Town F.C. Witham Town F.C. is an English football club based in Witham, Essex. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Spa Road.-History:... |
| 2 | Billericay Town Billericay Town F.C. Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
| 3 | Pegasus Athletic Pegasus Athletic F.C. Pegasus Athletic F.C. was a football club in England. They were the founding members of the Essex Senior Football League in 1971. In the 1971-72 season, they finished 3rd place out of 9 clubs. However, in the following season, they resigned from the league after playing only one match. Their record... |
| 4 | Tiptree United Tiptree United F.C. Tiptree United F.C. was an English football club based in Tiptree, Essex. Established in 1933, the club was absorbed into Maldon Town in 2010, creating Maldon & Tiptree.-History:... |
| 5 | Saffron Walden Town Saffron Walden Town F.C. Saffron Walden Town F.C. is an English football club based in Saffron Walden, Essex. The club are currently without a league after withdrawing from the Eastern Counties League in August 2011. They play at Catons Lane.-History:... |
| 6 | Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
| 7 | Heybridge Swifts Heybridge Swifts F.C. Heybridge Swifts are a non-league football club based in Heybridge, near Maldon, Essex. They were established in 1880 and were founding members of the Essex Senior League in 1971... |
| 8 | Southend United 'A' |
| 9 | Stansted Stansted F.C. Stansted F.C. is an English football club based in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Hargrave Park.-History:... |
List of champions and cup winners
| Season | Champions | League Cup winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1971–72 | Witham Town Witham Town F.C. Witham Town F.C. is an English football club based in Witham, Essex. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Spa Road.-History:... |
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| 1972–73 | Billericay Town Billericay Town F.C. Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
Billericay Town Billericay Town F.C. Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
| 1973–74 | Saffron Walden Town Saffron Walden Town F.C. Saffron Walden Town F.C. is an English football club based in Saffron Walden, Essex. The club are currently without a league after withdrawing from the Eastern Counties League in August 2011. They play at Catons Lane.-History:... |
Not played |
| 1974–75 | Billericay Town Billericay Town F.C. Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
Colchester United 'A' Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
| 1975–76 | Billericay Town Billericay Town F.C. Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
Brentwood |
| 1976–77 | Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
Billericay Town Billericay Town F.C. Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
| 1977–78 | Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
| 1978–79 | Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
Brentwood |
| 1979–80 | Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
Canvey Island Canvey Island F.C. Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
| 1980–81 | Bowers United Bowers & Pitsea F.C. Bowers & Pitsea Football Club is an English football club based in Pitsea, Essex and currently plays in the Essex Senior League.-Bowers United Football Club:... |
Witham Town Witham Town F.C. Witham Town F.C. is an English football club based in Witham, Essex. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Spa Road.-History:... |
| 1981–82 | Heybridge Swifts Heybridge Swifts F.C. Heybridge Swifts are a non-league football club based in Heybridge, near Maldon, Essex. They were established in 1880 and were founding members of the Essex Senior League in 1971... |
Bowers United Bowers & Pitsea F.C. Bowers & Pitsea Football Club is an English football club based in Pitsea, Essex and currently plays in the Essex Senior League.-Bowers United Football Club:... |
| 1982–83 | Heybridge Swifts Heybridge Swifts F.C. Heybridge Swifts are a non-league football club based in Heybridge, near Maldon, Essex. They were established in 1880 and were founding members of the Essex Senior League in 1971... |
Heybridge Swifts Heybridge Swifts F.C. Heybridge Swifts are a non-league football club based in Heybridge, near Maldon, Essex. They were established in 1880 and were founding members of the Essex Senior League in 1971... |
| 1983–84 | Heybridge Swifts Heybridge Swifts F.C. Heybridge Swifts are a non-league football club based in Heybridge, near Maldon, Essex. They were established in 1880 and were founding members of the Essex Senior League in 1971... |
Stansted Stansted F.C. Stansted F.C. is an English football club based in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Hargrave Park.-History:... |
| 1984–85 | Maldon Town Maldon Town F.C. Maldon & Tiptree F.C. is an English football club based in Maldon, Essex. The club are currently members of Division One North of the Isthmian League and play at the Wallace Binder Ground.-History:... |
Chelmsford City reserves Chelmsford City F.C. Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:... |
| 1985–86 | Witham Town Witham Town F.C. Witham Town F.C. is an English football club based in Witham, Essex. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Spa Road.-History:... |
Ford United Redbridge F.C. Redbridge F.C. is an English Association football club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as Ford United F.C. The new name was chosen to help associate the club more within the local area and attract a larger support.They should not be confused with... |
| 1986–87 | Canvey Island Canvey Island F.C. Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
Purfleet |
| 1987–88 | Purfleet | Purfleet |
| 1988–89 | Brightlingsea United Brightlingsea United F.C. Brightlingsea Regent F.C. is an English football club based in Brightlingsea, Essex. Formed by a merger of Brightlingsea United and Regent Park Rangers in 2005, the club are currently members of Eastern Counties League Division One and play at North Road.... |
East Thurrock United East Thurrock United F.C. East Thurrock United F.C is an English football club based in Corringham, Essex. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division and is based at Rookery Hill.-History:... |
| 1989–90 | Brightlingsea United Brightlingsea United F.C. Brightlingsea Regent F.C. is an English football club based in Brightlingsea, Essex. Formed by a merger of Brightlingsea United and Regent Park Rangers in 2005, the club are currently members of Eastern Counties League Division One and play at North Road.... |
Southend Manor Southend Manor F.C. Southend Manor is a football team based in Southend. They play in the Essex Senior League.-History:Southend Manor was formed in 1955 by Gil and Doris Medcalf in Southend-on-Sea as a team of 10 and 11 year old boys... |
| 1990–91 | Southend Manor Southend Manor F.C. Southend Manor is a football team based in Southend. They play in the Essex Senior League.-History:Southend Manor was formed in 1955 by Gil and Doris Medcalf in Southend-on-Sea as a team of 10 and 11 year old boys... |
Brentwood |
| 1991–92 | Ford United Redbridge F.C. Redbridge F.C. is an English Association football club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as Ford United F.C. The new name was chosen to help associate the club more within the local area and attract a larger support.They should not be confused with... |
East Thurrock United East Thurrock United F.C. East Thurrock United F.C is an English football club based in Corringham, Essex. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division and is based at Rookery Hill.-History:... |
| 1992–93 | Canvey Island Canvey Island F.C. Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
Canvey Island Canvey Island F.C. Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division.... |
| 1993–94 | Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
| 1994–95 | Great Wakering Rovers Great Wakering Rovers F.C. Great Wakering Rovers F.C. is a football club located in Great Wakering, near Southend on Sea in Essex, England. They were established in 1919 and were founding members of the Essex Intermediate League Division 3 in 1989.-History:... |
Sawbridgeworth Town Sawbridgeworth Town F.C. Sawbridgeworth Town F.C. are a football club based in Sawbridgeworth, England. They joined the Essex Senior Football League in 1976. In the 2011-12 season, they are members of the Essex Senior Football League.-Records:... |
| 1995–96 | Romford Romford F.C. Romford F.C. is an English football club based in Romford, Greater London. The club are currently members of Division One North of the Isthmian League, and play at Mill Field in Aveley.-History:... |
Romford Romford F.C. Romford F.C. is an English football club based in Romford, Greater London. The club are currently members of Division One North of the Isthmian League, and play at Mill Field in Aveley.-History:... |
| 1996–97 | Ford United | Concord Rangers Concord Rangers F.C. Concord Rangers F.C. is a football club based in Canvey Island in Essex, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at Thames Road.-History:... |
| 1997–98 | Concord Rangers Concord Rangers F.C. Concord Rangers F.C. is a football club based in Canvey Island in Essex, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at Thames Road.-History:... |
Basildon United Basildon United F.C. Basildon United Football Club is an English football club based in Basildon, Essex. They currently compete in the Essex Senior League and are nicknamed the Bees, due to the club adopting amber and black as the team colours.-1967 to 1970:... |
| 1998–99 | Bowers United Bowers & Pitsea F.C. Bowers & Pitsea Football Club is an English football club based in Pitsea, Essex and currently plays in the Essex Senior League.-Bowers United Football Club:... |
Bowers United Bowers & Pitsea F.C. Bowers & Pitsea Football Club is an English football club based in Pitsea, Essex and currently plays in the Essex Senior League.-Bowers United Football Club:... |
| 1999–00 | Saffron Walden Town Saffron Walden Town F.C. Saffron Walden Town F.C. is an English football club based in Saffron Walden, Essex. The club are currently without a league after withdrawing from the Eastern Counties League in August 2011. They play at Catons Lane.-History:... |
Saffron Walden Town Saffron Walden Town F.C. Saffron Walden Town F.C. is an English football club based in Saffron Walden, Essex. The club are currently without a league after withdrawing from the Eastern Counties League in August 2011. They play at Catons Lane.-History:... |
| 2000–01 | Brentwood Brentwood Town F.C. Brentwood Town F.C. are an English football club based in Brentwood, Essex. The club is currently a member of the Isthmian League Division One North.-History:... |
Southend Manor Southend Manor F.C. Southend Manor is a football team based in Southend. They play in the Essex Senior League.-History:Southend Manor was formed in 1955 by Gil and Doris Medcalf in Southend-on-Sea as a team of 10 and 11 year old boys... |
| 2001–02 | Leyton Leyton F.C. Leyton Football Club are an English association football club based in Leyton, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. As of January 2011, they are not in a senior league, after withdrawing from the Isthmian League Division One North... |
Enfield Town Enfield Town F.C. Enfield Town F.C. is an English football club from Enfield Town, Greater London. Established in 2001 as a fan-led breakaway from Enfield FC, the club currently play in Division One North of the Isthmian League and are based at the Queen Elizabeth II stadium.... |
| 2002–03 | Enfield Town Enfield Town F.C. Enfield Town F.C. is an English football club from Enfield Town, Greater London. Established in 2001 as a fan-led breakaway from Enfield FC, the club currently play in Division One North of the Isthmian League and are based at the Queen Elizabeth II stadium.... |
Ilford Ilford F.C. Ilford F.C. is a London football club based in Ilford, in Greater London founded in 1987.There was an earlier famous non-league club of the same name, founded in 1881. In 1979, it merged with Leytonstone to... |
| 2003–04 | Concord Rangers Concord Rangers F.C. Concord Rangers F.C. is a football club based in Canvey Island in Essex, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at Thames Road.-History:... |
Enfield Town Enfield Town F.C. Enfield Town F.C. is an English football club from Enfield Town, Greater London. Established in 2001 as a fan-led breakaway from Enfield FC, the club currently play in Division One North of the Isthmian League and are based at the Queen Elizabeth II stadium.... |
| 2004–05 | Enfield Town Enfield Town F.C. Enfield Town F.C. is an English football club from Enfield Town, Greater London. Established in 2001 as a fan-led breakaway from Enfield FC, the club currently play in Division One North of the Isthmian League and are based at the Queen Elizabeth II stadium.... |
Waltham Abbey Waltham Abbey F.C. Waltham Abbey Football Club is an English football club based in Waltham Abbey, Essex. The team currently plays in Division One North of the Isthmian League.-History:... |
| 2005–06 | AFC Hornchurch A.F.C. Hornchurch AFC Hornchurch are an English football club based in Hornchurch, Greater London. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Hornchurch Stadium.... |
AFC Hornchurch A.F.C. Hornchurch AFC Hornchurch are an English football club based in Hornchurch, Greater London. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Hornchurch Stadium.... |
| 2006–07 | Brentwood Town Brentwood Town F.C. Brentwood Town F.C. are an English football club based in Brentwood, Essex. The club is currently a member of the Isthmian League Division One North.-History:... |
Brentwood Town Brentwood Town F.C. Brentwood Town F.C. are an English football club based in Brentwood, Essex. The club is currently a member of the Isthmian League Division One North.-History:... |
| 2007–08 | Concord Rangers Concord Rangers F.C. Concord Rangers F.C. is a football club based in Canvey Island in Essex, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at Thames Road.-History:... |
Eton Manor Eton Manor F.C. -Early years:The club was formed in 1901 by rich and influential families of the likes of Barings, Villiers and Lord Chelsea for the benefit of bringing sport to the poor and underprivileged youth of the East End of London... |
| 2008–09 | Romford Romford F.C. Romford F.C. is an English football club based in Romford, Greater London. The club are currently members of Division One North of the Isthmian League, and play at Mill Field in Aveley.-History:... |
Barkingside Barkingside F.C. Barkingside Football Club, based in Barkingside in the London Borough of Redbridge, was formed by a small group of enthusiasts in 1889, playing in the Ilford League, on a ground opposite the State Cinema in Barkingside High Road. They gained their first honour after the First World War sharing the... |
| 2009–10 | Stansted Stansted F.C. Stansted F.C. is an English football club based in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Hargrave Park.-History:... |
Bethnal Green United Bethnal Green United F.C. Bethnal Green United F.C. is an English football club based in Bethnal Green, Greater London. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at the Mile End Stadium.-History:The club was established in 2000 as a community club... |
| 2010–11 | Enfield 1893 | Stansted Stansted F.C. Stansted F.C. is an English football club based in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. The club are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Hargrave Park.-History:... |
Former members
- AFC HornchurchA.F.C. HornchurchAFC Hornchurch are an English football club based in Hornchurch, Greater London. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Hornchurch Stadium....
- Beaumont AthleticBeaumont Athletic F.C.Beaumont Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in Mile End, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England. The club was founded in 1993 and from 1994 to 2001, played in London's Asian Football League. In 2006, the club was granted senior status by the Football Association and played in...
- Billericay TownBillericay Town F.C.Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
- BrentwoodBrentwood Town F.C.Brentwood Town F.C. are an English football club based in Brentwood, Essex. The club is currently a member of the Isthmian League Division One North.-History:...
- Brightlingsea United
- Canvey IslandCanvey Island F.C.Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
- Chelmsford City reservesChelmsford City F.C.Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
- Coggeshall TownCoggeshall Town F.C.Coggeshall Town F.C. is an English football club based in Coggeshall, Essex. The club are currently members of Division One of the Essex & Suffolk Border League and play at The Crops.-History:...
- Colchester United 'A'Colchester United F.C.Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
- Concord RangersConcord Rangers F.C.Concord Rangers F.C. is a football club based in Canvey Island in Essex, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at Thames Road.-History:...
- East Ham UnitedEast Ham United F.C.East Ham United F.C. was an English football club based in East Ham, Greater London. The club played at the Manorway.-History:The club was established in 1933. They played in the London League until joining the Aetolian League in 1962 but after two seasons the league merged into the Greater London...
- East Thurrock UnitedEast Thurrock United F.C.East Thurrock United F.C is an English football club based in Corringham, Essex. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division and is based at Rookery Hill.-History:...
- Enfield TownEnfield Town F.C.Enfield Town F.C. is an English football club from Enfield Town, Greater London. Established in 2001 as a fan-led breakaway from Enfield FC, the club currently play in Division One North of the Isthmian League and are based at the Queen Elizabeth II stadium....
- Ford UnitedRedbridge F.C.Redbridge F.C. is an English Association football club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as Ford United F.C. The new name was chosen to help associate the club more within the local area and attract a larger support.They should not be confused with...
- Great Wakering RoversGreat Wakering Rovers F.C.Great Wakering Rovers F.C. is a football club located in Great Wakering, near Southend on Sea in Essex, England. They were established in 1919 and were founding members of the Essex Intermediate League Division 3 in 1989.-History:...
- Halstead TownHalstead Town F.C.Halstead Town F.C. is an English football club based in Halstead, Essex. The club are currently members of Eastern Counties League Division One and play at Rosemary Lane.-History:...
- Heybridge SwiftsHeybridge Swifts F.C.Heybridge Swifts are a non-league football club based in Heybridge, near Maldon, Essex. They were established in 1880 and were founding members of the Essex Senior League in 1971...
- IlfordIlford F.C.Ilford F.C. is a London football club based in Ilford, in Greater London founded in 1987.There was an earlier famous non-league club of the same name, founded in 1881. In 1979, it merged with Leytonstone to...
- LeytonLeyton F.C.Leyton Football Club are an English association football club based in Leyton, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. As of January 2011, they are not in a senior league, after withdrawing from the Isthmian League Division One North...
- Maldon TownMaldon Town F.C.Maldon & Tiptree F.C. is an English football club based in Maldon, Essex. The club are currently members of Division One North of the Isthmian League and play at the Wallace Binder Ground.-History:...
- Pegasus AthleticPegasus Athletic F.C.Pegasus Athletic F.C. was a football club in England. They were the founding members of the Essex Senior Football League in 1971. In the 1971-72 season, they finished 3rd place out of 9 clubs. However, in the following season, they resigned from the league after playing only one match. Their record...
- PurfleetThurrock F.C.Thurrock F.C. are an English football club based in Aveley, Thurrock, Essex. Known as Purfleet until 2003, the club are currently members of the Conference South and play at Ship Lane.-History:...
- RomfordRomford F.C.Romford F.C. is an English football club based in Romford, Greater London. The club are currently members of Division One North of the Isthmian League, and play at Mill Field in Aveley.-History:...
- Saffron Walden TownSaffron Walden Town F.C.Saffron Walden Town F.C. is an English football club based in Saffron Walden, Essex. The club are currently without a league after withdrawing from the Eastern Counties League in August 2011. They play at Catons Lane.-History:...
- Southend United 'A'Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
- StambridgeStambridge United F.C.Stambridge United F.C. is an English football club based in Stambridge, Essex. The club are currently members of Division Three of the Essex Olympian League and play at the Stambridge Memorial Ground.-History:...
- TilburyTilbury F.C.Tilbury F.C. are a football club based in Tilbury, Essex, England, established in 1900. In 1976, they won the Isthmian League Second Division. In the 1977–78 season, they reached the Third Round of the FA Cup, their best performance in the competition. They currently play in Division One North of...
- Tiptree UnitedTiptree United F.C.Tiptree United F.C. was an English football club based in Tiptree, Essex. Established in 1933, the club was absorbed into Maldon Town in 2010, creating Maldon & Tiptree.-History:...
- Waltham AbbeyWaltham Abbey F.C.Waltham Abbey Football Club is an English football club based in Waltham Abbey, Essex. The team currently plays in Division One North of the Isthmian League.-History:...
- Wivenhoe TownWivenhoe Town F.C.Wivenhoe Town F.C. is an English football club based in Wivenhoe, Essex. The club are currently members of the Eastern Counties League Premier Division and play at Broad Lane.-History:...
- Woodford TownWoodford Town F.C.Woodford Town F.C. was an English football club based in Woodford, Greater London.-History:The club was established in 1937, and were founder members of the Delphian League in 1951. In 1961 they switched to the Metropolitan League, before joining Division One of the Greater London League in 1967...
- Woodford Town reservesWoodford Town F.C.Woodford Town F.C. was an English football club based in Woodford, Greater London.-History:The club was established in 1937, and were founder members of the Delphian League in 1951. In 1961 they switched to the Metropolitan League, before joining Division One of the Greater London League in 1967...
Notable former Essex Senior League players
Several players have gone on to join Football League teams having played in the Essex Senior League.- Ben Barnett (left Southend Manor to briefly join Leyton OrientLeyton Orient F.C.Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
in 2000) - Gary HartGary Hart (footballer)Gary John Hart is a professional footballer who plays for Eastbourne Borough. Hart spent the majority of his career at Brighton...
(left Stansted for £1000 and a set of kit to join Brighton & Hove Albion in 1998) - Michael KightlyMichael KightlyMichael John Kightly is an English footballer who plays as a winger. He is on loan at Championship side Watford from Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers....
(left Basildon United to join Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
in 2002, currently playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers) - Trevor PutneyTrevor PutneyTrevor Anthony Putney is a former professional footballer.Putney began his career with Ipswich Town, for whom he made 103 appearances and was voted the club's player of the year by the supporters in 1984...
(left Brentwood to join Ipswich TownIpswich Town F.C.Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
in 1980, also played for Norwich CityNorwich City F.C.Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
, and MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough F.C.Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
) - Ian Renshaw (left Basildon United to join ScarboroughScarborough F.C.Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
) - Alton ThelwellAlton ThelwellAlton Thelwell is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Kettering Town.-Career:...
(played two games for London APSA in 2009/10 before joining Newport County) - Steve TilsonSteve TilsonStephen Brian "Steve" Tilson is an English football manager and former player. He is best known for his time in charge of Southend United...
(left Witham Town to join Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
in 1988) - Stuart WardleyStuart WardleyStuart James Wardley is an English former professional football midfielder.Wardley played for non-league Saffron Walden Town, Bishops Stortford and Saffron Walden again, while working as a removals man, before joining Queens Park Rangers in July 1999 for a fee of £15,000...
(left Saffron Walden Town to join Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers F.C.Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
in 1999) - John Warner (left Burnham Ramblers to join Colchester UnitedColchester United F.C.Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
in 1988)