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2004–05 Football Conference

FieldValue
competitionConference National
season2004–05
winners**Barnet** (2nd Football Conference title)
continentalcup1Direct promotion
continentalcup1 qualifiersBarnet
continentalcup2Promoted through play-offs
continentalcup2 qualifiersCarlisle United
continentalcup3Relegated to Conference North/Conference South
continentalcup3 qualifiersFarnborough Town,
Leigh RMI,
Northwich Victoria
continentalcup4Promoted for the next season
continentalcup4 qualifiersAltrincham,
Grays Athletic,
Southport
league topscorerGiuliano Grazioli *(Barnet)*, 29
biggest home winCarlisle United – Farnborough 7–0 (28 August 2004)
biggest away winFarnborough – Hereford United 0–6 (25 March 2005);
Leigh RMI – Accrington Stanley 0–6 (11 December 2004)
highest scoringBarnet – Farnborough 7–1 (19 March 2005)
matches462
total goals1305
longest wins?
longest unbeaten?
longest losses?
highest attendanceCarlisle v Barnet, 9,215 (16 Oct)
lowest attendanceCanvey Island v Leigh RMI, 201 (5 April 2005)
average attendance1,922 (Conference record, + 0.9% compared with the previous season)
prevseason[2003–04](2003-04-football-conference)
nextseason[2005–06](2005-06-football-conference-conference-national)

The 2004–05 season was the 26th season of the Football Conference, and the 1st season following its expansion from one division to three divisions.

Overview

This season saw the Conference expanded to three divisions with the addition of the Conference North and Conference South added to the existing (and renamed) Conference National. The North and South Divisions were filled by teams finishing 1st–13th in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and 2nd–13th in the Isthmian League Premier Division and Southern League Premier Division the previous season (the champions were all promoted to the Conference National), together with winners of play-offs between the 14–18th placed clubs in the Southern League Premier, 14th–20th in the Isthmian and Northern Premier League Premier, as well as the top clubs from the divisions immediately below.

The Conference National was joined by Carlisle United and York City, who had been relegated from the Football League. Carlisle became the first club to compete in all top five tiers of English football, having reached the old First Division in 1974–75.

In addition to the winners and the teams that qualified for the play-offs, Exeter City fought gallantly in the FA Cup against Manchester United, holding them to a goalless draw in the third round on Old Trafford and finally going down 0–2 on home turf.

Conference National

Leigh RMI, Northwich Victoria Grays Athletic, Southport Leigh RMI – Accrington Stanley 0–6 (11 December 2004) A total of 22 teams contest the division, including 18 sides from last season, two relegated from the Football League Two, one promoted from the Southern Football League and one promoted from the Isthmian League. Winners and runners-up of Northern Premier League were unable to qualify in Conference National.

Promotion and relegation

Teams promoted from 2003–04 Southern Football League

  • Crawley Town

Teams promoted from 2003–04 Isthmian League

  • Canvey Island

Teams relegated from 2003–04 Football League Third Division

  • Carlisle United
  • York City

League table

|win_D&R=19|draw_D&R=8|loss_D&R=15|gf_D&R=68|ga_D&R=60

Locations

Barnet

Dagenham & Redbridge

Barnet Dagenham & Redbridge Gravesend & Northfleet

Results

|match_ACC_D&R=0–3

|match_ALD_D&R=4–0

|match_BAR_D&R=5–0

|match_BRT_D&R=1–3

|match_CAN_D&R=4–2

|match_CRL_D&R=1–0

|match_CRA_D&R=2–0

|name_D&R=Dagenham & Redbridge |match_D&R_ACC=0–5 |match_D&R_ALD=3–0 |match_D&R_BAR=2–0 |match_D&R_BRT=3–1 |match_D&R_CAN=3–1 |match_D&R_CRL=1–0 |match_D&R_CRA=1–0 |match_D&R_EXE=2–3 |match_D&R_FAR=0–0 |match_D&R_FGR=2–2 |match_D&R_GRN=5–0 |match_D&R_HAL=4–2 |match_D&R_HER=3–1 |match_D&R_LEI=2–0 |match_D&R_MOR=2–1 |match_D&R_NOR=2–3 |match_D&R_SCA=0–3 |match_D&R_STB=3–1 |match_D&R_TAM=0–0 |match_D&R_WOK=1–1 |match_D&R_YOR=0–3

|match_EXE_D&R=1–1

|match_FAR_D&R=2–1

|match_FGR_D&R=1–4

|match_GRN_D&R=2–1

|match_HAL_D&R=2–2

|match_HER_D&R=0–1

|match_LEI_D&R=0–1

|match_MOR_D&R=1–0

|match_NOR_D&R=2–2

|match_SCA_D&R=2–0

|match_STB_D&R=1–0

|match_TAM_D&R=0–4

|match_WOK_D&R=2–4

|match_YOR_D&R=0–0

Play-offs

Main article: 2005 Conference National play-off Final

1st leg 2 May, 2nd leg 6 May | RD1-seed1=2nd | RD1-team1=Hereford United | RD1-score1-1=1 | RD1-score1-2=0 | RD1-score1-agg=1 | RD1-seed2=5th | RD1-team2=Stevenage Borough | RD1-score2-1=1 | RD1-score2-2=1 | RD1-score2-agg=2 14 May 2005 | RD1-seed3=3rd | RD1-team3=Carlisle United (pen.) | RD1-score3-1=0 | RD1-score3-2=2 | RD1-score3-agg=2 (5) | RD1-seed4=4th | RD1-team4=Aldershot Town | RD1-score4-1=1 | RD1-score4-2=1 | RD1-score4-agg=2 (4) | RD2-seed1=3rd | RD2-team1=Carlisle United | RD2-score1=1 | RD2-seed2=5th | RD2-team2=Stevenage Borough | RD2-score2=0

Semifinals

  • Maamria
  • Carey-Bertram
  • Maamria Stevenage Borough won 2–1 on Aggregate.
  • Crittenden
  • Livesey
  • Billy
  • Slabber
  • Livesey
  • Challinor Carlisle United won 5–4 on penalties after tying 2–2 on Aggregate.

Play-Off Final

  • Murphy

Topscorers

PosPlayerClubLeaguePlay-offsFA CupLDVFA TrophyTotal
**1****Giuliano Grazioli****Barnet****29**0000**29**
2Michael TwissMorecambe22030025
3Paul MullinAccrington Stanley20000020
4Anthony EldingStevenage Borough19011021
=Chris MooreDagenham & Redbridge19011021
=Adam StansfieldHereford United19010121
=Bob TaylorTamworth19000019
9Charlie GriffinForest Green Rovers17010018
10Lee McEvillyAccrington Stanley15002017
=Jonny AllanNorthwich Victoria15000116
12Lee BoylanCanvey Island14000317
=Tim SillsAldershot Town14020016
=Justin RichardsWoking14010116
=Neil RedfearnScarborough14000014
16Karl HawleyCarlisle United13010115
=Paul BraysonNorthwich Victoria13000013

Source:

Conference North

Bradford Park Avenue, Runcorn F.C. Halton Hyde United, Workington Harrogate – Gainsborough Trinity 5–1 (24 August 2004); 4–0: six matches Kettering – Southport 0–5 (22 January 2005) First Conference North/South season saw competition of best 44 teams by the results of previous season from Northern Premier League, Southern Football League and Isthmian League, except Crawley Town and Canvey Island, promoted directly to Conference National. Teams were divided by geographical criteria.

Promotion

Teams promoted from 2003–04 Northern Premier League

  • Hucknall Town
  • Droylsden
  • Barrow
  • Alfreton Town
  • Harrogate Town
  • Southport
  • Worksop Town
  • Lancaster City
  • Vauxhall Motors
  • Gainsborough Trinity
  • Stalybridge Celtic
  • Altrincham
  • Runcorn F.C. Halton
  • Bradford Park Avenue (Northern Premier League Premier Division playoff winners)
  • Ashton United

Teams promoted from 2003–04 Southern Football League

  • Stafford Rangers
  • Nuneaton Borough
  • Worcester City
  • Hinckley United
  • Moor Green
  • Redditch United

Teams promoted from 2003–04 Isthmian League

  • Kettering Town

League table

Locations

Results

Top scorers

PosPlayerClubGoals
**1****Terry Fearns****Southport****28**
2Colin LittleAltrincham24
3Norman SyllaRedditch United22
=Adam WebsterWorcester City22
5Peter DuffieldAlfreton Town20

Source:

Conference South

Redbridge; Hornchurch (folded) Histon, Yeading Hornchurch – Basingstoke 6–0 (4 September 2004); Hornchurch – Maidenhead 6–0 (21 September 2004) First Conference North/South season saw competition of best 44 teams by the results of previous season from Northern Premier League, Southern Football League and Isthmian League, except Crawley Town and Canvey Island, promoted directly to Conference National. Teams were divided by geographical criteria.

Promotion

Teams promoted from 2003–04 Southern Football League

  • Weymouth
  • Newport County
  • Cambridge City
  • Welling United
  • Weston-super-Mare
  • Eastbourne Borough
  • Havant & Waterlooville
  • Dorchester Town(Southern Football League Premier Division playoff winners)

Teams promoted from 2003–04 Isthmian League

  • Sutton United
  • Thurrock
  • Hornchurch
  • Grays Athletic
  • Carshalton Athletic
  • Hayes
  • Bognor Regis Town
  • Bishop's Stortford
  • Maidenhead United
  • Ford United
  • St Albans City (Isthmian League Premier Division playoff winners)
  • Lewes (Isthmian League Division One South winners, promoted through playoffs)
  • Basingstoke Town (promoted after higher finished Hendon decided not to take part in Conference South)

Teams relegated from 2003–04 Football Conference

  • Margate

At the start of the season Ford United was given new name Redbridge F.C.

League table

|win_H&W=16|draw_H&W=7|loss_H&W=19|gf_H&W=64|ga_H&W=69

Locations

Grays Athletic Carshalton Hayes Hornchurch Redbridge Sutton Thurrock Welling

Results

|match_BAS_H&W=3–2

|match_BST_H&W=1–1

|match_BOG_H&W=1–1

|match_CAM_H&W=2–0

|match_CAR_H&W=2–1

|match_DOR_H&W=2–1

|match_EAB_H&W=1–2

|match_GRY_H&W=3–0

|name_H&W=Havant & Waterlooville |match_H&W_BAS=5–1 |match_H&W_BST=0–4 |match_H&W_BOG=0–0 |match_H&W_CAM=0–2 |match_H&W_CAR=4–1 |match_H&W_DOR=4–0 |match_H&W_EAB=2–1 |match_H&W_GRY=1–2 |match_H&W_HAY=0–0 |match_H&W_HOR=4–1 |match_H&W_LEW=2–1 |match_H&W_MDH=2–1 |match_H&W_MAR=3–1 |match_H&W_NPC=1–0 |match_H&W_RED=1–0 |match_H&W_SAC=1–1 |match_H&W_SUT=2–3 |match_H&W_THU=0–2 |match_H&W_WEL=2–3 |match_H&W_WSM=3–2 |match_H&W_WEY=1–0

|match_HAY_H&W=1–5

|match_HOR_H&W=4–0

|match_LEW_H&W=3–1

|match_MDH_H&W=1–0

|match_MAR_H&W=5–1

|match_NPC_H&W=1–1

|match_RED_H&W=3–1

|match_SAC_H&W=3–1

|match_SUT_H&W=1–1

|match_THU_H&W=1–3

|match_WEL_H&W=0–1

|match_WSM_H&W=2–1

|match_WEY_H&W=3–2

Topscorers

PosPlayerClubGoals
**1****Luke Nightingale****Bognor Regis****32**
2Lee ClarkeSt Albans City25
3Matt GrovesDorchester24
4Dean HoldsworthHavant & Waterlooville23
5Paul BoothWelling United20

Source:

North/South play-offs

| RD1-seed1=2nd | RD1-team1= Nuneaton Borough | RD1-score1=1 (2) | RD1-seed2=5th | RD1-team2= Altrincham ( pen.) | RD1-score2=1 (4) | RD1-seed3=3rd | RD1-team3= Droylsden | RD1-score3=1 | RD1-seed4=4th | RD1-team4= Kettering Town | RD1-score4=2 | RD1-seed5=2nd | RD1-team5= Cambridge City | RD1-score5=WO | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6= | RD1-score6= — | RD1-seed7=3rd | RD1-team7= Thurrock | RD1-score7=2 | RD1-seed8=5th | RD1-team8= Eastbourne Borough | RD1-score8=4 | RD2-seed1=4th | RD2-team1= Kettering Town | RD2-score1=2 | RD2-seed2=5th | RD2-team2= Altrincham | RD2-score2=3 | RD2-seed3=2nd | RD2-team3= Cambridge City | RD2-score3=0 | RD2-seed4=5th | RD2-team4= Eastbourne Borough | RD2-score4=3 | RD3-seed1=5th | RD3-team1= Altrincham | RD3-score1=2 | RD3-seed2=5th | RD3-team2= Eastbourne Borough | RD3-score2=1

References

References

  1. ''Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2004–2005''. Glenda Rollin & Jack Rollin (eds.), Headline, 2004.
  2. "England 2004–05". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation.
  3. [http://www.soccerbase.com] Soccerbase
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