2017 Mercury League
The 2017 Mercury League will be the eighth season of the Mercury League. It will be contested over four divisions for the first time in its history. The Second and Third Leagues were both expanded from 10 to 14 teams, and the Conference has been integrated into the league structure, as the Fourth League, also containing 14 teams.
2017 Changes
- Promoted to Premier League:
- Mullen Albion
- St John's FC (via play-offs)
- Relegated from Premier League:
- Promoted to Second League:
- Promoted to Third League:
- Added to Fourth League from Conference Premier:
- Promoted to Fourth League:
- Bisminster Harriers (from Conference North)
- Bybridge Town FC (from Conference South)
- Cunston Rovers (from Conference North)
- Lislemouth FC (from Conference North)
- Longstoke City (from Conference South)
- Mercury City Messengers (from Conference North)
- Penbury Electric FC (from Conference South)
- Settington Rovers (from Conference South)
- Tow Law FC Reserves (from Conference South)
- Yorkwell Town (from Conference North)
Premier League
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barret FC1 (C) | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 15 | +4 | 36 | |
| Tow Law FC (Q) | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 23 | +3 | 36 | Qualification to Champions' League group stage |
| Dynamo Deacon (Q) | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 23 | +8 | 35 | |
| May Wanderers (Q) | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 20 | +7 | 35 | Qualification to Champions' League third qualifying round |
| Mercury City (Q) | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 18 | +7 | 35 | Qualification to EMUFA Cup group stage |
| Mullen Albion (Q) | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 31 | Qualification to EMUFA Cup third qualifying round |
| Bohemian Rhapsodies | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 20 | −1 | 31 | |
| West Grinstead FC | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 23 | −2 | 29 | |
| St John's FC | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 22 | −1 | 26 | |
| Cook Island (Q) | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 26 | Qualification to Second League play-offs |
| AFC Heartpool (R) | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 24 | −11 | 23 | Relegation to Second League |
| Taylor Sporting Club (R) | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 19 | 27 | −8 | 21 |
Note: Qualification to EMUFA competitions is based on the allocations for 2016–17 and may be subject to change depending on the performance of Mercurian clubs in that year's competitions. In addition to the places indicated, a third EMUFA Cup place is reserved for the winner of the 2017 Mercury FA Cup. 1 – Port Barret FC are ineligible to qualify for EMUFA competitions, as they must qualify via the NEK Cup instead.
Second League
The top two teams in the Second League will gain automatic promotion to the Premier League. The next three teams will compete in the play-offs along with the 10th-placed team from the Premier League to determine the third promotion spot. The bottom two teams will be relegated to the Third League, with the 12th-placed team competing in the Third League play-offs.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 12 | Promotion to Premier League |
| Made in Heaven | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 7 | |
| Innuendo FC | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 6 | Qualification for Second League play-offs |
| A Kind of Magic | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 6 | |
| Break Free Athletic | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 5 | |
| Kuiper Town FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | |
| Nafferton Town | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | |
| Mercury Phoenix | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 5 | |
| Soxceter FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| Breakthru FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 | |
| Queen Athletic | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 4 | |
| Ponthorne Town | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 4 | Qualification for Third League play-offs |
| Mercury Armed Forces FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 4 | Relegation to Third League |
| The Red Specials | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 |
Play-offs
Semi-finals
| 4th Second League | – | 3rd Second League |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Second League | – | 4th Second League |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Second League | – | 10th Premier League |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Premier League | – | 5th Second League |
|---|---|---|
Final
Third League
The top two teams in the Third League will gain automatic promotion to the Second League. The next three teams will compete in the play-offs along with the 12th-placed team from the Second League to determine the third promotion spot. The bottom two teams will be relegated to the Fourth League, with the 12th-placed team competing in the Fourth League play-offs.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Rangers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 10 | Promotion to Second League |
| Arleness FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 8 | |
| A Night at the Football | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 | Qualification for Third League play-offs |
| Dissingham Town | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | |
| Hawking Black Holes | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | |
| Olbers' Paradoxes | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 | |
| Halley Comets | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 6 | |
| Dunleigh Eagles | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 | |
| Fulditch United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4 | |
| Fenhouse United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 4 | |
| One Vision | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 4 | |
| Besford Town | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 3 | Qualification for Fourth League play-offs |
| Holham Park FC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 2 | Relegation to Fourth League |
| Show Must Go On | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 2 |
Play-offs
Semi-finals
| 4th Third League | – | 3rd Third League |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Third League | – | 4th Third League |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Third League | – | 12th Second League |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Second League | – | 5th Third League |
|---|---|---|
Final
Fourth League
The top two teams in the Fourth League will gain automatic promotion to the Third League. The next three teams will compete in the play-offs along with the 12th-placed team from the Third League to determine the third promotion spot. The bottom three teams will be relegated to the Conference.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunston Rovers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 10 | Promotion to Third League |
| Bybridge Town FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 9 | |
| Kincester City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 7 | Qualification for Fourth League play-offs |
| Lislemouth FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 7 | |
| Tow Law FC Reserves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | |
| Mercury City Messengers | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 6 | |
| Settington Rovers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | |
| FC Henscar | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 5 | |
| Longstoke City | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | |
| Coulomb Chargers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 4 | |
| Railminster Robins | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 4 | |
| Bisminster Harriers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 2 | Relegation to Conference |
| Penbury Electric FC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 2 | |
| Yorkwell Town | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 1 |
Play-offs
Semi-finals
| 4th Fourth League | – | 3rd Fourth League |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Fourth League | – | 4th Fourth League |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Fourth League | – | 12th Third League |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Third League | – | 5th Fourth League |
|---|---|---|
Final
