During its heyday, the competition was much respected and for a spell (1973-81) ran with two 14 team divisions.
Like many other leagues at this level, it lost many teams during the late Nineties/early millennium, when leagues higher up expanded - mainly by introducing Combination Divisions for their reserve sides.
Prior to this, it had been hoped that eligible clubs in the area would re-join the North Hants League rather than the new unofficial county league and swell numbers.
Alas, it was not to be and a valuable stepping stone between junior and county football had been lost.
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