Champions York City held on to their Unofficial Championship for three games before a trip to Blackpool in the Auto Windscreen Shield. The game itself finished 1-1 after extra time so for the first time, the Unofficial Championship was won on penalties, with Blackpool triumphing 10-9 in a marathon game.
Blackpool's reign was brief as in their next game was away to Luton Town. Luton won the game 3-0 to begin their reign as English Champions.
Luton did manage one successful defence of their title but their run was ended at Boundary Park in a 2-1 defeat to Oldham Athletic, claiming their second English Championship. Oldham's goals were both scored by Richard Graham.
Oldham had a relatively lengthy run of three matches before taking on Blackpool. Blackpool won 2-1 to take their second English Championship.
Blackpool enjoyed a slightly longer run in their second time as champions but the Northern Area Semi-Final of the Auto Windscreen Shield drew them away at Grimsby Town. Grimsby ran out as 1-0 winners thanks to a goal from Wayne Burnett.
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