Two years later the North Division Two, which clubs had previously been relegated into, was abolished as part of this change.

[1] From the 2016–17 season, the runners-up in each section played off for the right to meet the third-bottom club in the North Superleague for an extra promotion/relegation spot.

Two clubs were also moved to the West Division to balance league numbers.

In September 2016, Fochabers left their facility in the village and relocated to Bishopmill United's old ground in Elgin.

[3] Aberdeen University were expelled from the association at the 2016 AGM for non-attendance and non-payment of subscriptions but were re-admitted shortly after.