Non-League Paper

WHY THE LATE SHOW?

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 July 2017

STAGGERED START: The Southern League begins a week later

I KNOW it’s been asked time and time before but can someone give me a reasonable explanation as to why the Southern League start the season one week later than everyone else?
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting that an August 12 kick-off is either too early or too late – in fact it’s about right – but I don’t understand why all three Step 3/4 leagues can’t start at the same time as the National League.
I find it odd also that all three leagues still finish on the same day as the to...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Related TopicsNational League Premium Southern League

Read our latest news on any of these social networks!

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Non-League Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

More in Non-League Paper

New Non-League Pyramid Poster 2026-27! Order yours now

Our popular Pyramid Poster is back for the 2026-27 season so you can see where your team could get promoted – or unfortunately relegated – to.ONLY £9.99 AND JUST £5 EACH FOR ANY ADDITIONAL POSTER The poster is perfect for your clubhouse or changing room and covers the Non-League Pyramid...
‘We will sort all this out’

Ebbsfleet United say they are shocked to have been slapped with a suspension by the National League just two days before the big kick-off – but believe they can rectify the situation swiftly.
Billy legacy as FA ban concrete perimeters

The Football Association are banning concrete barriers around pitches from this season – and clubs will be able to access grants to make the changes.
Terrific Town back with a bang!

Harrogate Town marked their return to the National League with a five-goal display against Solihull Moors.