Under 21 League expands to 22 teams next season

There will be 22 sides in next season’s expanded NRG Gyms Kent County U21 Development League.

University of Kent were the inaugural winners after they topped an eight-team division last season, which consisted of Herne Bay, Seven Acre & Sidcup, Holmesdale, Bridon Ropes, Tankerton, Soccer Elite FA and Lewisham Borough.

League Administrator John D’Arcy said: “We are now entering year two of our three year plan and even though the outlook is good for Kent football, I for one will not take my eye off the ball as this new addition to the county’s fixture list grows in stature.

“I have told clubs that fixtures can commense on the 9^th August and I will be looking for another season’s support from Brian Smith (fixtures) and Damon Colvlin and Stephen Kendall (referee’s) who met the challenges last year.

“I hope we can all continue to promote and support this competition as we help our clubs to retain, sustain and develop.”

Line-up season 2014-2015:

West Division: Bridon Ropes, Cray Wanderers, Erith & Belvedere, FC Elmstead, Greenwich Borough, Holmesdale, Kent Football United, Lewisham Borough, Parkwood Rangers, Peckham Town, Phoenix Sports and Sevenoaks Town.

East Division: Bearsted, Betteshanger Welfare, Dover Rangers, East Kent College, Herne Bay, Margate, Soccer Elite FA, South Ashford, Tankerton and University of Kent.

Visit the Kent County League’s website: www.kentcountyfootballleague.co.uk