The Isthmian League First Division North was a football division of the Isthmian League in the UK for two seasons from 2002-03 till 2003-04. It is being resurrected for the 2006-07 season. It runs in parallel to the Isthmian League First Division South, and its champions are promoted to the Isthmian League Premier Division. Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England. ... 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 2003-2004 season was the 124th season of competitive football (soccer) in England, from August 2003 to July 2004: // Events 29 February 2004: Middlesbrough win their first ever trophy as a professional club by beating Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup final. ... The 2006-2007 season will be the 127th season of competitive football in England. ... The Premier Division is the top division of the Isthmian League. ...

History

The league was formed from a merger of the Isthmian League First Division and the Isthmian League Second Division at the end of the 2001-02 season. The idea was to reduce travel distance for teams in the Isthmian league. The Isthmian League First Division (also known for sponsorship reasons as the Ryman League First Division) is part of the Isthmian League, an English association football league. ... The Isthmian League Division Two is an English football league in London and the surrounding area. ... The 2001-2002 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England. ...

However, the creation of the Conference South reduced the number of teams in the Isthmian League, meaning only one First Division was necessary. The F.A., however, decided that there should be 6, rather than 4, 'step four' divsions of the National League System, again to reduce travel costs. As a result, the First Division North will be reformed for the 2006-07 season, taking teams from the various leagues below it. Conference South (often referred to as Nationwide South for sponsorship reasons) is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. ... The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England (and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man). ... The National League System, otherwise known as the football pyramid, is a comprehensive league structure for football clubs in England playing below the level of the FA Premier League and The Football League. ...

Past Champions

For champions of its predecessor leagues see Isthmian League First Division and Isthmian League Second Division The Isthmian League First Division (also known for sponsorship reasons as the Ryman League First Division) is part of the Isthmian League, an English association football league. ... The Isthmian League Division Two is an English football league in London and the surrounding area. ...