Corinthian League (football)

The Corinthian League was an English amateur football league in and around London. Formed in 1945 on the resumption of football after World War II,[1] the league began with nine member clubs.[2] In 1963 the league was disbanded and most clubs joined the newly formed Division One of the Athenian League.[1]

Corinthian League
Founded1945
First season1945–46
Folded1963
Country England
DivisionsOne
Number of teamsLowest: 9 (1945–1946)
Highest: 16 (1959–1963)
Feeder toAthenian League
Domestic cup(s)FA Cup, FA Amateur Cup
Most championshipsHounslow Town (3)
Maidenhead United (3)
Walton & Hersham (3)

List of champions

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SeasonChampions
1945–46Grays Athletic
1946–47Walton & Hersham
1947–48Walton & Hersham
1948–49Walton & Hersham
1949–50Hounslow Town
1950–51Slough Town
1951–52Hounslow Town
1952–53Carshalton Athletic
1953–54Carshalton Athletic
1954–55Hounslow Town
1955–56Maidstone United
1956–57Yiewsley
1957–58Maidenhead United
1958–59Dagenham
1959–60Uxbridge
1960–61Maidenhead United
1961–62Maidenhead United
1962–63Leatherhead

Member clubs

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Twenty-nine clubs played in the league during its existence:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Corinthian League Non-League Matters
  2. ^ Windsor & Eton at the Football Club History Database