English Isthmian League Premier Division

About English Isthmian League Premier Division

The English Isthmian League Premier Division is a regional division of the Isthmian League, which is part of the eighth tier of the English football league system. It is also known as the BetVictor Isthmian League Premier Division for sponsorship reasons. The league is made up of 22 teams from the south-east of England, and operates on a promotion and relegation system with the Isthmian League North and South divisions.

The Isthmian League Premier Division season typically runs from August to April, with each team playing a total of 42 matches - twice against every other team in the league. The top team at the end of the season is automatically promoted to the National League South, while the teams that finish in second to fifth place enter a playoff to determine which team will join them in the higher division the following season.

The bottom three teams in the league table at the end of the season are relegated to the Isthmian League North or South divisions, depending on their geographic location.

The Isthmian League Premier Division features a mix of clubs from across the south-east of England, with a range of experienced players and up-and-coming talent. Many clubs in the league have a strong history and are well-supported by local fans. The league offers an opportunity for clubs to compete at a high level and gain promotion to the National League South and eventually the higher levels of English football.

Some notable players who have played in the Isthmian League Premier Division include Glenn Murray, Jamie Vardy, and Lee Bowyer, among others. Overall, the Isthmian League Premier Division is an important part of English football and offers an exciting and competitive environment for teams and players looking to progress to the higher levels of the sport.

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Bishop's Stortford  ✔	42	27	7	8	75:33	88
2	Hornchurch  ✔	42	25	9	8	98:49	84
3	Canvey  ✔	42	24	9	9	80:44	81
4	Aveley  ✔	42	23	9	10	64:42	78
5	Cray Wanderers	42	20	14	8	78:48	74
6	Lewes	42	20	14	8	82:54	74
7	Horsham FC	42	20	12	10	84:57	72
8	Hastings	42	20	11	11	63:42	71
9	Enfield Town	42	19	12	11	73:49	69
10	Billericay	42	19	8	15	66:59	65
11	Carshalton	42	18	10	14	53:53	64
12	Folkestone	42	18	5	19	73:65	59
13	Potters Bar	42	16	5	21	56:86	53
14	Bognor Regis	42	15	7	20	70:72	52
15	Haringey	42	13	12	17	67:75	51
16	Wingate & Finchley	42	12	12	18	53:64	48
17	Margate	42	11	11	20	48:65	44
18	Kingstonian	42	10	9	23	43:77	39
19	Bowers & Pitsea  ✔	42	8	9	25	44:78	33
20	Herne Bay  ✔	42	8	9	25	60:101	33
21	Corinthian-Casuals  ✔	42	7	5	30	37:87	26
22	Brightlingsea  ✔	42	5	9	28	41:108	24

      Promotion ~ National League South
      Promotion ~ Isthmian League Premier Division (Play Offs: )
      Relegation

Clinched Spots for Teams

Bishop's Stortford  is Confirmed as champions Qualified for National League South
Hornchurch  is Qualified for Isthmian League Premier Division (Play Offs )
Canvey  is Qualified for Isthmian League Premier Division (Play Offs )
Aveley  is Qualified for Isthmian League Premier Division (Play Offs )
Bowers & Pitsea  is Relegated to
Herne Bay  is Relegated to
Corinthian-Casuals  is Relegated to
Brightlingsea  is Relegated to