[2] Although the Alliance initially refused to accept the club's resignation,[3] another member, Jardines, was suspended by the Football Association for non-payment of a fine.

[6] Five new clubs were elected into the competition, including three reserve sides - those of Derby County (the Wanderers), Lincoln City (the Swifts), and Long Eaton Rangers (the Athletic).

[9] Grantham Rovers, despite finishing fourth the previous season, decided not to enter again, as the club's debts had increased to £44 and it had to undertake a new guarantee scheme in order to continue at all;[10] instead it sought bigger gates by joining the Midland League, and the club was replaced by its rival Grantham Town.

The 1891–92 season saw each of the 10 clubs play out their entire fixtures, and Derby County Wanderers took the title, with 88 goals scored in 18 matches, more than double the total of runner-up Mansfield Town.

[14] The division suffered an early blow when Grantham Town withdrew in December, having played just three matches (one win, draw, and defeat each).