Bath City won the championship, whilst Clacton Town, Romford, Folkestone Town and Guildford City were all promoted to the Premier Division.
Premier Division was formed at the end of the previous season, with eleven top clubs from both North-West and South-East divisions joined.
Division One was formed at the end of the previous season with clubs finished below eleventh place in North-West and South East divisions joined.
Eleven Southern League clubs (including Guildford City and Romford from Division One) applied for election to the Football League.
Although none were successful, Peterborough United were elected at the expense of Gateshead.