1977–78 Southern Football LeagueThe 1977–78 Southern Football League season was the 75th in the history of the league, an English football competition. Bath City won the championship, winning their second Southern League title, whilst Witney Town, Margate, Bridgend Town and Dorchester Town were all promoted to the Premier Division, the former two as champions. Romford folded at the end of the season. Premier DivisionThe Premier Division consisted of 22 clubs, including 18 clubs from the previous season and four new clubs:
League table
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Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. Division One NorthDivision One North consisted of 20 clubs, including 18 clubs from the previous season and two new clubs:
League table
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Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. Division One SouthDivision One South expanded up to 20 clubs, including 15 clubs from the previous season and five new clubs:
League table
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Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. Football League electionsAt the end of the season, the bottom four of the Football League had to be re-elected to retain their place, with one club from each of the Southern League and Northern Premier League also on the ballot. Champions Bath City participated in the vote, but finished bottom. NPL club Wigan Athletic were elected to the League after beating Southport in a second round of voting.[1]
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