[1] Stoke were the only club to apply for election to the Football League and were successful.
[2] They were successful, and replaced Glossop North End, who received only one vote.
However, the League ceased operations for the war after its AGM and did not resume until 1919.
Following World War I the Football League expanded from 40 to 44 clubs, creating four vacancies.
Two Southern League clubs, Coventry City and West Ham United applied and were successful in the elections.