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unusual facts about Football League Third Division South


Football League Third Division South

Several Midlands-based teams were included in the South division, even though most were geographically closer to their Northern division rivals, such as Nottingham Forest and Notts County being included in the Southern division even though nearby Derby County spent time in the Northern division.


Don Roper

He rejoined Southampton (now in the Third Division (South)) in January 1957, becoming club captain and playing alongside Derek Reeves and the young Terry Paine.

Doug Lishman

Born in Birmingham, Lishman first played as a centre forward for non-league Paget Rangers, before signing as a professional for Third Division South Walsall in August 1946.

Lovell's Athletic F.C.

In the 1945–46 FA Cup, they reached the Third Round, losing 12–3 on aggregate in a two-legged match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, having defeated AFC Bournemouth of the Football League Third Division South in the First Round 6–4 on aggregate.


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