Watford returned to Division after one season of absence.
Only one Southern League club, Clapton Orient of Division Two, applied for election to Division Two of the Football League.
Although they were not elected in the first round, it was later agreed to expand the Football League from 36 to 40 clubs and all the unsuccessful candidates except Doncaster Rovers were elected.
* Chelsea had played no games, nor had any players when they were elected.
Hull City had been formed in 1904, but had only played friendly matches during the 1904–05 season.