Divisions for 2022-23

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On 16/06/2022 at 13:04, Dev said:

Maybe not the best thread for this but here goes.

Looking back to 2016-17, and looking forward to see what changes have happened, there were 11 clubs in this finishing order:

1: Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 2: Leith Athletic 3: Tynecastle 4: Heriot-Watt University 5: Coldstream 6: University of Stirling EOS 7: Eyemouth United 8: Peebles Rovers

9: Ormiston 10: Tweedmouth Rangers 11: Burntisland Shipyard.

Next season sees 60 clubs in four Divisions. Sadly Eyemouth United are no longer in the league but the other ten remain. The additional 50 clubs have come mainly from the former East Juniors (43) with two of these recent joiners of that league so "virtual" newcomers to senior football. There have also been 4 down from the Lowland league and a further 3 up from Amateur/Youth backgrounds.

Of the original 11 East of Scotland League clubs none have been promoted to the Lowland League. Two are still in the top Division and three are in next season's First Division with the remainder in the new Division Two. A fair spread through the League.

Some new clubs haven't stayed long. 2017-18 champions Kelty Hearts are now in SPFL One. 2019-20 champions Bo'ness United are mid-table in the Lowland League. Tranent Juniors start their Lowland life next term. No doubt everyone wishes them good fortune.

By next season most clubs in the League will have been clubs which have made the transition from previously being in Juniors football. A huge change in itself.

Gone from 11 clubs in 2016-17 to 60 next season. 

26 clubs in next season's Scottish Cup.

Approaching around 38 (?) clubs with Flood-lights by the end of next season.

In the region of 36 clubs with teams in the Lowland League Under 20's Development Conference Divisions.

Thats a lot of interesting information. It explains a bit on the management of the EoS. The rate of growth has been phenomenal.