If you’ve ever looked up a local football result only to find yourself drowning in club names from a league you didn’t know existed, you’re not alone. The Combined Counties Football League operates quietly below the national radar while feeding talent into the wider English non-league pyramid.
Number of divisions (English): 4 · Year founded (English league): 1978 · Number of clubs (Irish league): Over 120 · Governing body (English): The Football Association · Governing body (Irish): Leinster Football Association
Quick snapshot
- The English Combined Counties League operates at Steps 5 and 6 of the National League System (Combined Counties League)
- The Irish league is run entirely separately by the Leinster Football Association (Leinster FA)
- Official tables and results for the English league appear on The FA Full Time platform (The FA Full Time)
- The exact number of clubs in each English division changes from season to season
- Precise promotion and relegation rules between divisions may vary by year
- Division Two was added to the English league structure relatively recently (Combined Counties League)
- A FA Full Time snapshot dated 2025-01-18 shows league standings from mid-season (The FA Full Time)
- The official league website was actively maintained as of late March 2026 (Combined Counties League)
- Football Web Pages continues to publish fixtures and results for each division (Football Web Pages)
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| English league official website | ccleague.co.uk |
| English league number of clubs (2024-25) | Approximately 80 |
| Irish league number of clubs (2024) | Over 120 |
| League tier (English) | Step 5 (Premier) and Step 6 (Division One) |
| 2024/2025 Premier Division North champion | Egham Town |
| 2024/2025 Premier Division South champion | AFC Whyteleafe |
| 2024/2025 Division 1 champion | Windsor & Eton |
| FA Full Time league identifier | 3956158 |
What is the Combined Counties Football League?
The Combined Counties Football League is a regional men’s football competition in south-eastern England. Its clubs are drawn from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and the western half of Greater London (Combined Counties Football League (Facebook)). The league operates within The Football Association’s National League System, sitting at Steps 5 and 6 of the non-league pyramid.
The English Combined Counties League currently comprises four divisions: Premier Division North, Premier Division South, Division One, and Division Two (Combined Counties League). According to the official league website, each of the two Premier Divisions fields 20 clubs, while Division One has 22 clubs. Division Two was added as a newer addition to the structure.
Confusingly, there is a separate Combined Counties Football League in Ireland. This league is governed by the Leinster Football Association and is not connected to the English competition. The Irish league covers the Leinster province and includes men’s, women’s, and over-35 divisions with over 120 clubs in total (Leinster FA).
The two leagues share a name but nothing else: different governing bodies, different membership, different fixtures, and different standings. Anyone searching for “Combined Counties League” results needs to first establish which country they mean.
The shared name between the English and Irish leagues causes regular mix-ups online. The English league feeds into the Isthmian League system; the Irish league feeds into the Football Association of Ireland structure. They are entirely separate organizations.
Where can I find the Combined Counties League table?
For the English Combined Counties League, the most authoritative source for live standings is The FA Full Time platform. The competition identifier is 3956158, and the platform displays league positions and points totals updated after each matchday (The FA Full Time). A table snapshot from 2025-01-18 showed teams including Amersham Town and Egham Town in leading positions.
Football Web Pages offers dedicated pages for each division with separate Fixtures/Results and League Table navigation tabs (Football Web Pages). RedScores provides an additional view with match-completion data: for example, the Premier Division North page showed 369 of 380 scheduled matches played at the time of capture, representing 97% completion (RedScores).
The official league website at ccleague.co.uk publishes championship announcements and structural updates rather than live tables, making it the better source for confirmed season-end standings and divisional champions (Combined Counties League). For the Irish league, tables appear on the official website at ccfl.ie.
The official league website confirms the 2024/2025 divisional champions: Egham Town won Premier Division North, AFC Whyteleafe won Premier Division South, and Windsor & Eton won Division One (Combined Counties League).
How to view Combined Counties League results and fixtures?
Results and fixtures for the English Combined Counties League are published across multiple platforms. The FA Full Time system covers official competition data including match results and updated league tables after each matchday (The FA Full Time). Football Web Pages provides fixtures and results pages for each division separately, with Division One fixtures and results captured as recently as July 2026 (Football Web Pages).
The official league website publishes results as part of its announcements and Roll of Honour section, tracking divisional champions season by season (Combined Counties League). Social media accounts, particularly the league’s Facebook page, also share updates and results between matchdays.
For the Irish Combined Counties League, results and fixtures are published on ccfl.ie and through the Leinster Football Association’s official channels. The Irish league’s separate governing structure means its fixtures and results are not cross-listed with the English competition.
If you’re tracking a club’s promotion chances, check FA Full Time on Monday mornings — the tables update after weekend matches. If you want confirmed season-end honours, the official site is the authoritative record.
Which teams and divisions are in the Combined Counties League?
The English Combined Counties League’s senior divisions are structured as follows: Premier Division North (20 clubs), Premier Division South (20 clubs), and Division One (22 clubs). Division Two exists as a fourth tier within the league structure (Combined Counties League). Wikipedia’s 2025-26 season article records four divisions across the league, with tables showing club positions from that campaign.
Current and recent divisional leaders include Egham Town (2024/2025 Premier Division North champion), AFC Whyteleafe (2024/2025 Premier Division South champion), and Windsor & Eton (2024/2025 Division One champion). Penn & Tylers Green topped Division One in a 2025-26 season table snapshot with 104 points from 44 matches. Abbey Rangers appeared at the top of a 2026-27 season table with promotion to Step 4 noted in the promotion column.
The Irish Combined Counties League operates under Leinster FA governance and includes multiple divisions across men’s, women’s, and over-35s competitions. The league features over 120 clubs total, significantly larger than the English counterpart (Leinster FA). Club lists for both leagues are available on their respective official websites.
Is there a Combined Counties League in Ireland?
Yes, there is a separate Combined Counties Football League in Ireland, based in the Leinster province and governed by the Leinster Football Association (Leinster FA). This is a distinct organization from the English Combined Counties Football League and has no formal connection to it.
The Irish league operates with its own divisions, club membership, fixtures, and tables. It is not related to the English non-league system despite sharing the same name. Anyone searching for Irish Combined Counties League information should look specifically at ccfl.ie rather than the English ccleague.co.uk.
The Irish league’s size — over 120 clubs — dwarfs the English league’s approximately 80 clubs. The Leinster FA manages men’s, women’s, and over-35s divisions, reflecting a different organizational structure adapted to Irish football needs.
Search results frequently mix the two leagues, which means fans following the Irish competition need to be deliberate about specifying “Leinster” or “Ireland” when looking up tables and results to avoid landing on English Combined Counties League pages.
How does the Combined Counties League compare to other English leagues?
The Combined Counties League sits at Steps 5 and 6 of the English football pyramid, meaning it sits below the National League, National League North/South, and the various regional Step 4 divisions like the Isthmian League and Southern League.
| Comparison | Combined Counties League | Isthmian League | Southern Combination League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid step | Steps 5-6 | Step 4 | Steps 5-6 |
| Geographic focus | South-east England (Berkshire, Bucks, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, West London) | London, East Anglia, South East | East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton |
| Number of senior divisions | 4 (Premier North, Premier South, Division One, Division Two) | 3 (Premier, North, South) | 2 (Premier, Division One) |
| Official data platform | The FA Full Time | The FA Full Time | The FA Full Time |
| Promotion pathway | To Isthmian League (Step 4) | From Combined Counties and others; to National League South | To Isthmian League |
The Combined Counties League functions as a feeder to the Isthmian League, with champions of the Premier Divisions eligible for promotion to Step 4. Clubs at the Division One level compete for promotion within Step 6. Related leagues at similar levels include the Spartan South Midlands League and the Southern Combination League, which operate in adjacent regions and share promotion and relegation pathways.
The key difference between the Combined Counties League and other Step 5-6 leagues is its geographic breadth: it covers multiple counties rather than a single county or tight region, giving it a more diverse club base but also more complexity in fixture scheduling.
Clarity: What We Know vs. What Remains Uncertain
Confirmed facts
- The English Combined Counties League operates at Steps 5-6 of the National League System
- The Irish league is governed by Leinster FA and is entirely separate
- Both leagues have official websites with tables and fixtures
- The English league has four senior and youth divisions
- The 2024/2025 champions are Egham Town, AFC Whyteleafe, and Windsor & Eton
- Official data for the English league appears on FA Full Time
Remaining uncertainties
- The exact number of clubs per division changes seasonally
- Full current standings across all divisions are not verified from official sources in the available research
- Precise promotion and relegation rule details vary year to year
- Club lists for each division are not fully catalogued in available sources
Expert perspectives
The Premier Division continues with two divisions North and South both with 20 clubs.
— Combined Counties League (official league website statement on current structure)
Fixtures / Results · Matches · League Table · Vidiprinter.
— Football Web Pages (division page interface description for accessing match data)
The league consists of four divisions: the Premier North, the Premier South, Division One and Division Two.
— Wikipedia (2025-26 Combined Counties Football League season article structural summary)
The Combined Counties League fills an important gap in English football: it provides competitive football for clubs too large for local county leagues but not yet ready for the travel demands and facilities requirements of Step 4. Its four-division structure reflects a league that has grown over time, adding Division Two to accommodate demand while maintaining manageable fixture lists for its member clubs.
The split into North and South Premier Divisions addresses a practical challenge: clubs spread across six counties and parts of Greater London cannot all face each other home and away without excessive travel. The north-south split keeps journeys reasonable while preserving the cross-county identity that makes the league distinctive.
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Frequently asked questions
How many divisions does the English Combined Counties League have?
The English league has four divisions: Premier Division North, Premier Division South, Division One, and Division Two. The two Premier Divisions each contain 20 clubs, while Division One has 22 clubs.
Can I find Combined Counties League results on mobile?
Yes. The FA Full Time platform (fulltime.thefa.com) and Football Web Pages both work on mobile browsers and offer fixtures, results, and tables for each division. The official league website at ccleague.co.uk is also mobile-responsive.
What is the difference between Premier Division North and South?
They are parallel senior divisions of equal standing within the league. The split reduces travel distances for clubs spread across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and western Greater London. Both feed into the same promotion pathway toward the Isthmian League.
How do I register my team in the Combined Counties League?
Teams must apply through their county football association and meet the league’s ground and facilities requirements. The official league website at ccleague.co.uk publishes entry requirements and contact details for the FA-affiliated application process.
Are Combined Counties League matches streamed online?
Most matches are not streamed. The league operates at a semi-professional level where live streaming is not standard practice. Occasional matches may appear on club social media accounts, but there is no central streaming platform for all fixtures.
What is the highest level of the Combined Counties League?
The Premier Division (split into North and South) is the highest level. Champions of the Premier Divisions are eligible for promotion to the Isthmian League at Step 4 of the English football pyramid.
Does the Irish Combined Counties League have a cup competition?
The Irish Combined Counties League operates under Leinster FA, which manages multiple cup competitions alongside the league programme. Details appear on ccfl.ie and Leinster FA’s official channels.
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