The 2007–08 North West Counties Football League season (known as the Vodkat League for sponsorship reasons for the first of four seasons) was the 26th in the history of the North West Counties Football League, a football competition in England.
The league comprised two divisions (at levels 9 and 10 of the English football league system, Steps 5 and 6 of the National League System): this was the final season they were designated as Division One and Division Two, from next season they were renamed as Premier Division and First Division respectively. Additionally there were two cup competitions: the League Challenge Cup knockout competition (known as the Vodkat League Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons) open to all the league's clubs; and the Second Division Trophy, a knockout trophy competition for Division Two clubs only. The league also had a reserves team section.
Division One
As three clubs had been promoted from the 2006–07 season Division One to the Northern Premier League the number of clubs was reduced from the 22 of the previous five seasons to 20 clubs: 18 remained from the previous season plus 2 additions (both promoted from Division Two):
Runcorn Linnets promoted as runners-up Winsford United promoted as champions
At the end of the season two clubs were promoted to the Northern Premier League Division One North: the champions Trafford and runners-up Salford City. As the division was to be returned to 22 clubs next season no clubs were relegated.
League table
Division Two
Division Two featured 18 clubs, 16 remaining from the previous season plus 2 additions:
Stone Dominoes relegated from Division One Kirkham & Wesham promoted as champions of the West Lancashire League
At the end of the season as the number of clubs in the division above was to be increased next season the top three clubs were promoted to the Premier Division (formerly Division One): the champions New Mills, runners-up and league newcomers Kirkham & Wesham and third placed Ashton Athletic. No other clubs left the division.
League table
League Challenge Cup The 2007–08 League Challenge Cup (known as the Vodkat League Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons) was a knockout competition open to all the league's clubs. The final, played at Curzon Ashton F.C., was won by Division One club Maine Road who defeated Division Two Bootle 5–3 on penalties after the match finished 2–2 after extra time (score at 90 minutes, 2–2).
Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and Final
(The semi-finals were decided on aggregate score from two legs played)
Club's division appended to team name: (D1)=Division One; (D2)=Division Two sources: Quarter-finals: Semi-finals: Final:
Second Division Trophy The 2007–08 Second Division Trophy was a knockout competition for Division Two clubs only. In the final league newcomers Kirkham & Wesham defeated Bootle 1–0. (Bootle were also losing finalists in the League Challenge Cup),
Semi-finals and Final
(The semi-finals were decided on aggregate score from two legs played)
sources: Semi-finals: ; ; Final:
Reserves Section Main honours for the 2007–08 season: Reserves Division Winners: Bootle Reserves Runners-up: Glossop North End Reserves
Reserves Division Cup Winners: New Mills Reserves Runners-up: Glossop North End Reserves
References
External links The official website of the North West Counties Football League Tony's English Football Site: Fixtures, Results, Tables, Attendances, Maps & Mileages, 2007/08