There was a very small number of clubs at that time and no mandatory requirement to be affiliated.

An average attendance was fifteen with the bulk of clubs coming from the old mining area of North Somerset.

[3] Charles J Lewin, who joined Council in July 1896 was appointed the Association's first Chairman in June 1904.

He was a Radstock Headmaster and was also elected Somerset’s first ever member to the full Council of the English FA and retained both positions over the period of two world-wars.

As a result of age and infirmity he resigned on 6 June 1945 ending a remarkable record of service to Somerset football, covering 49 years and was awarded a gold medal in recognition of his service.