Market1897–98 Western Football League
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1897–98 Western Football League

The 1897–98 season was the sixth in the history of the Western Football League.

Professional section
The three new clubs admitted to the league to play in this eight-club section were: • Eastleigh AthleticReadingSwindon TownBristol South End changed their name to Bristol City • St George changed their name to Bristol St George ==Amateur Division One==
Amateur Division One
This ten-club division was a continuation of the old Division One, with six new clubs: • Barton Hill, promoted from the old Division Two • Eastville Wanderers, promoted from the old Division Two • Fishponds, promoted from the old Division Two • Mangotsfield, promoted from the old Division Two • Midsomer Norton, also playing in the Somerset Senior LeagueRadstock, also playing in the Somerset Senior League ==Amateur Division Two==
Amateur Division Two
This eight-club division was a continuation of the old Division Two, with seven new clubs: • Barton Hill Reserves • CothamEastville Wanderers Reserves • Fishponds Reserves • HanhamRoyal Artillery (Horfield) (not to be confused with Royal Artillery Portsmouth F.C.) • St Paul's Reserves ==References==
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