Conference National
Conference National 2007-08
Founded
1979 (as the Alliance Premier League)
Nation
England
Promotion To
Football League Two
Relegation To
Conference North Conference South
Number of Teams
24
Level on Pyramid
Level 5
Cups
FA Cup (Qualification Needed) FA Trophy Image File history File links Current_sport. ... The Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference. ... Image File history File links Logo of the Football Conference File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Football League Two (often referred to as League Two for short or Coca-Cola Football League 2 for sponsorship reasons) is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system. ... The Football Conferences logo Conference North (often referred to as Nationwide North for sponsorship reasons) is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ... Conference South (currently billed as Blue Square Southern for sponsorship reasons) is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ... The English football league system, otherwise known as the football pyramid, is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in England (although for historical reasons a small number of Welsh clubs also compete). ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The Football Association Challenge Trophy is an English football competition for clubs playing in the Football Conference, Southern League, Isthmian League, and Northern Premier League. ... Setanta Shield The Setanta Shield is an English football competition, open for clubs playing in levels 5 or 6 of the English football league system, (steps 1 and 2 of the National League System), which covers the three Football Conference divisions. ...
Current Champions (2006-07)
Dagenham & Redbridge
Website
Conference

Conference National (currently billed as the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons) ^[1] is the top division of the Football Conference. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system. It is the most profitable and competitive fifth-tier football league in the world. The new Wembley Stadium was completed in time for the 2006-07 seasons FA Cup Final. ... Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. are an English football team based in Dagenham, Greater London, currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... The Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of non-League football in England. ... The National League System comprises the seven levels of the English football league system immediately below the level of the FA Premier League and The Football League. ... The English football league system, otherwise known as the football pyramid, is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in England (although for historical reasons a small number of Welsh clubs also compete). ...

History

The league was formed as the 'Alliance Premier League' in 1979. It was the first attempt to create a fully national league underneath the football league, drawing its clubs from the Northern Premier League and the Southern League. It greatly improved the quality of football at this lower level, as well as improving the financial status of the top clubs. This was reflected in 1986, when the Football League began accepting direct promotion/relegation between the Conference (as it was known by then) and its lowest level - at that time the Football League Fourth Division. The Northern Premier League logo. ... For other uses, see Southern Football League (disambiguation). ... The Football League is an organisation representing 72 professional football clubs in England and Wales, and runs the oldest professional football league competition in the world. ... The Football League Fourth Division or Division Four of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958-59 season until the creation of the FA Premier League prior to the 1992-93 season. ...

Since 2002-03, the league has been granted a second promotion place, with a play-off deciding who joins the champions in the football league. Previously, no promotion from the Conference would occur if the winners did not have adequate stadium facilities. As of the start of the 2002-03 season, if a club achieves the automatic promotion or the play-off places but does not have an adequate stadium, their place will be re-allocated to the next highest-placed club that has the required facilities. In 2004-05, the Conference increased its size by adding two lower divisions, the Conference North and Conference South respectively. In 2006 the Conference expanded from 22 to 24 teams by relegating 2 teams and promoting 4 teams. From the 2006/07 season there is a 4 up/4 down system between the Conference National and its two feeder divisions. The 2002-2003 season was the 123rd season of competitive football (soccer) in England, from August 2002 to July 2003: // England national team Key: ECQ = 2004 European Championship qualifiers, F = Friendly; scores are written England first European club competitions UEFA Champions League Manchester United - Quarter finals Arsenal - Second group phase... The 2004-2005 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England. ... The Football Conferences logo Conference North (often referred to as Nationwide North for sponsorship reasons) is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ... Conference South (currently billed as Blue Square Southern for sponsorship reasons) is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ...

The champions of the division are Dagenham & Redbridge who were promoted to Football League Two along with Morecambe F.C. who won the 2007 Playoff Final. Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. are an English football team based in Dagenham, Greater London, currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... Football League Two (often referred to as League Two for short or Coca-Cola Football League 2 for sponsorship reasons) is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system. ... It has been suggested that Morecambe F.C. Transfer History be merged into this article or section. ... The 2006-07 Conference National Playoff Final took place on 20 May 2007 and was contested between Morecambe and Exeter City. ...

In April 2007, it was announced all 3 Conference leagues would be sponsored by betting firm Blue Square instead of Nationwide from the 2007/08 season. This would also lead to a renaming of the leagues with the Conference National becoming the Blue Square Premier, the Conference North becoming Blue Square North and the Conference South becoming Blue Square South. Blue Square logo Blue Square was launched on 5th May 1999 and is one of the largest interactive betting services in the UK. The product suite offered by Blue Square has grown from its traditional bookmaking business to now offer all aspects of the gaming market including casino, slots and... Nationwide can refer to: Nationwide Building Society, the worlds largest building society, located in the United Kingdom. ...

Conference National clubs, 2007-08

¹ Formerly known as Gravesend & Northfleet
² Not relegated due to Boston United being placed in Conference North The Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference. ... Aldershot Town Football Club, based in Aldershot, England, was founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden fourth division club Aldershot F.C., who had been founded in 1926 and had been league members since 1932. ... Altrincham Football Club is a football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. ... Burton Albion F.C. are an English football team currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... Cambridge United Football Club (also known as United and The Us) is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. ... Crawley Town Football Club is an English football team from Crawley, West Sussex. ... Droylsden Football Club of Conference North are based in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, only a few miles from neighbours, FA Premier League side Manchester City. ... The Football Conferences logo Conference North (often referred to as Nationwide North for sponsorship reasons) is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ... Ebbsfleet United F.C. is an English football team currently playing in the Football Conference. ... Exeter City Football Club are an English football club, based in Exeter, who have played in the Football League for most of its history, but now play in the Blue Square Premier League. ... Farsley Celtic Association Football Club are an English football club based in Farsley, Leeds which was founded in 1908. ... The Football Conferences logo Conference North (often referred to as Nationwide North for sponsorship reasons) is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ... Forest Green Rovers F.C. are an English football team based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... Grays Athletic Football Club are a football team from the south east of England, representing the small town of Grays, Essex. ... Halifax Town Association Football Club are an English football team currently playing in the Conference National. ... Histon Football Club is an English football team based in the village of Impington, approximately 5 kilometres (3miles) north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. ... Conference South (currently billed as Blue Square Southern for sponsorship reasons) is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Northwich Victoria Football Club is an English football team based in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire. ... Oxford United Football Club are an English football team who are playing in the Conference National for the 2007-08 season. ... Rushden and Diamonds is an English professional football club who play in the Conference National. ... Salisbury City Football Club are an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire. ... Conference South (currently billed as Blue Square Southern for sponsorship reasons) is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ... Stafford Rangers Football Club are a semi-professional English football team from Stafford who play in the Conference National. ... Stevenage Borough F.C. are an English football team based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, currently playing in the Conference National and currently managed by Mark Stimson. ... Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the seaside resort town of Torquay, Devon. ... Football League Two (often referred to as League Two for short or Coca-Cola Football League 2 for sponsorship reasons) is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system. ... Weymouth F.C., also known as The Terras, are a Dorset-based English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who play in the Conference National. ... This article is written from a fans point of view, rather than a neutral point of view. ... York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. ... Boston United Football Club are a football club based in Boston , England. ... The Football Conferences logo Conference North (often referred to as Nationwide North for sponsorship reasons) is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ...

Past Conference National winners

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The 2002-2003 season was the 123rd season of competitive football (soccer) in England, from August 2002 to July 2003: // England national team Key: ECQ = 2004 European Championship qualifiers, F = Friendly; scores are written England first European club competitions UEFA Champions League Manchester United - Quarter finals Arsenal - Second group phase... Yeovil Town F.C. are an English football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. ... Doncaster Rovers Football Club (or Donny as they are more commonly known) are an English professional football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. ... The 2003-2004 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England. ... For the Local Government District of Chester City, see Chester City (district). ... Shrewsbury Town Football Club are an English football club currently playing in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football. ... The 2004-2005 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England. ... Barnet Football Club are an English football team from High Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. ... Carlisle United F.C. are an English football team based in Carlisle, Cumbria, play in the Football League One this season, after gaining promotion from the Football League Two at the end of the 2005-06 season. ... The 2005-2006 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England. ... Accrington Stanley is a football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the north-west of England, formed in 1968. ... Hereford United Football Club is a football club based in Hereford, England. ... The Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference. ... Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. are an English football team based in Dagenham, Greater London, currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... It has been suggested that Morecambe F.C. Transfer History be merged into this article or section. ...

Play-off results

Conference National Stadia 2007-08

This is a partial list of English football stadia, ranked in descending order of capacity. ... Halifax Town Association Football Club are an English football team currently playing in the Conference National. ... Area of Halifax, West Yorkshire, the site of a football stadium where Halifax RLFC and Halifax Town both play their home games. ... Oxford United Football Club are an English football team who are playing in the Conference National for the 2007-08 season. ... The interior of Kassum stadium. ... Cambridge United Football Club (also known as United and The Us) is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. ... The Main Stand of the Abbey Stadium The Abbey Stadium, in Cambridge, England, is a football stadium. ... Exeter City Football Club are an English football club, based in Exeter, who have played in the Football League for most of its history, but now play in the Blue Square Premier League. ... For the park in London, see St Jamess Park; for the football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, see St James Park. ... York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. ... Bootham Crescent (now called Kit-Kat Crescent) is the stadium of English football team York City F.C.. The ground first staged league football in 1929, but York were relegated from the Football League in 2004 and now play in the Nationwide Conference. ... Aldershot Town Football Club, based in Aldershot, England, was founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden fourth division club Aldershot F.C., who had been founded in 1926 and had been league members since 1932. ... The Recreation Ground is the home of Aldershot FC. Categories: | ... Stevenage Borough F.C. are an English football team based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, currently playing in the Conference National and currently managed by Mark Stimson. ... Broadhall Way is a multi-use stadium in Stevenage, England. ... Weymouth F.C., also known as The Terras, are a Dorset-based English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who play in the Conference National. ... The Wessex Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Weymouth, England. ... Burton Albion F.C. are an English football team currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... Pirelli Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Burton upon Trent, England. ... Rushden and Diamonds is an English professional football club who play in the Conference National. ... Nene Park is the football stadium of Rushden & Diamonds Football Club. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Aggborough Stadium is the ground of Kidderminster Harriers F.C.. The club website describes it as a compact but smart ground that has undergone major building work over the past fifteen years. ... Altrincham Football Club is a football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. ... Moss Lane is a multi-use stadium in Altrincham, England. ... This article is written from a fans point of view, rather than a neutral point of view. ... Kingfield Stadium[[1]] is the home of Woking F.C. and Westfield_F.C. It lies in Kingfield near the centre of the town of Woking. ... Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the seaside resort town of Torquay, Devon. ... For the majority of Torquay United’s history Plainmoor has been the club’s home and over the years it has seen many a change. ... Forest Green Rovers F.C. are an English football team based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... Forest Green New Stadium is a football stadium and home to Forest Green Rovers F.C., a professional football club based in the town of Nailsworth in Gloucestershire. ... Ebbsfleet United F.C. is an English football team currently playing in the Football Conference. ... Stonebridge Road is a multi-use stadium in Northfleet, England. ... Salisbury City Football Club are an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire. ... The Raymond McEnhill Stadium is the purpose built 5,000 capacity home of Salisbury City, in Salisbury, Wiltshire. ... Crawley Town Football Club is an English football team from Crawley, West Sussex. ... Broadfield Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Crawley, England. ... Northwich Victoria Football Club is an English football team based in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire. ... The Victoria Stadium is located in Wincham, Northwich (Cheshire). ... Grays Athletic Football Club are a football team from the south east of England, representing the small town of Grays, Essex. ... The New Recreation Ground is the home of Grays Athletic football club, in Essex. ... Stafford Rangers Football Club are a semi-professional English football team from Stafford who play in the Conference National. ... Ground History Stafford Rangers have played at Marston Road for over 110 years. ... Farsley Celtic Association Football Club are an English football club based in Farsley, Leeds which was founded in 1908. ... Throstle Nest has been the home of Farsley Celtic football club, in Farsley near Leeds since 1948. ... Droylsden Football Club of Conference North are based in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, only a few miles from neighbours, FA Premier League side Manchester City. ... Butchers Arms Ground is a multi-use stadium in Manchester, England. ... Histon Football Club is an English football team based in the village of Impington, approximately 5 kilometres (3miles) north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. ... The Glassworld Stadium. ...

References

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External links

• National Conference official site
• Conference National clubs' locations

Conference National 2007–08 v • d • e

Aldershot Town | Altrincham | Burton Albion | Cambridge United | Crawley Town | Droylsden | Ebbsfleet United | Exeter City | Farsley Celtic | Forest Green Rovers | Grays Athletic | Halifax Town | Histon | Kidderminster Harriers | Northwich Victoria | Oxford United | Rushden & Diamonds | Salisbury City | Stafford Rangers | Stevenage Borough | Torquay United | Weymouth | Woking | York City The Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference. ... Aldershot Town Football Club, based in Aldershot, England, was founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden fourth division club Aldershot F.C., who had been founded in 1926 and had been league members since 1932. ... Altrincham Football Club is a football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. ... Burton Albion F.C. are an English football team currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... Cambridge United Football Club (also known as United and The Us) is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. ... Crawley Town Football Club is an English football team from Crawley, West Sussex. ... Droylsden Football Club of Conference North are based in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, only a few miles from neighbours, FA Premier League side Manchester City. ... Ebbsfleet United F.C. is an English football team currently playing in the Football Conference. ... Exeter City Football Club are an English football club, based in Exeter, who have played in the Football League for most of its history, but now play in the Blue Square Premier League. ... Farsley Celtic Association Football Club are an English football club based in Farsley, Leeds which was founded in 1908. ... Forest Green Rovers F.C. are an English football team based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ... Grays Athletic Football Club are a football team from the south east of England, representing the small town of Grays, Essex. ... Halifax Town Association Football Club are an English football team currently playing in the Conference National. ... Histon Football Club is an English football team based in the village of Impington, approximately 5 kilometres (3miles) north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Northwich Victoria Football Club is an English football team based in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire. ... Oxford United Football Club are an English football team who are playing in the Conference National for the 2007-08 season. ... Rushden and Diamonds is an English professional football club who play in the Conference National. ... Salisbury City Football Club are an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire. ... Stafford Rangers Football Club are a semi-professional English football team from Stafford who play in the Conference National. ... Stevenage Borough F.C. are an English football team based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, currently playing in the Conference National and currently managed by Mark Stimson. ... Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the seaside resort town of Torquay, Devon. ... Weymouth F.C., also known as The Terras, are a Dorset-based English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who play in the Conference National. ... This article is written from a fans point of view, rather than a neutral point of view. ... York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. ... English football league system - Level 5 Promotion to: Football League Two Relegation to: Conference North and South Football in England v • d • e League competitions The FA Cup competitions Premier League England (B) (C) FA Cup The Football League (Champ, 1, 2) (U-21) (U-20) (U-19) Football League Cup Football Conference (Nat, N, S) (U-18) (U-17) (U-16) FA Community Shield Northern Premier (Prem, 1N, 1S) List of clubs Football League Trophy Southern League (Prem, 1Mid, 1S&W) List of venues FA Trophy Isthmian League (Prem, 1N, 1S) (by capacity) Setanta Shield English football league system List of leagues FA Vase Records FA NLS Cup Foreign players