The Metropolitan–London League was a short-lived football league for clubs in and around London. It was formed in 1971 by a merger of the Greater London League and the Metropolitan League (which had lost several clubs to the Southern League). It ran with two divisions until 1974, reduced to one in 1974–75 season, after which it merged with the Spartan League to form the London Spartan League, which was later renamed the Spartan League. It merged with the South Midlands League in 1997 to form the modern Spartan South Midlands League
List of champions
Seasons
1971–72
Division One
The new Division One was composed of:
- Eight clubs from the Greater London League (BROB Barnet, Canvey Island, Chingford, Eton Manor, Ford United, Swanley, Ulysses and Willesden)
- Four clubs from the Metropolitan League (Cray Wanderers, Epping Town, Hatfield Town and Sheppey United)
- One club from the Kent League (Faversham Town)
- East Ham United
Division Two
All clubs in Division Two except Muirhead Sports had come from the Greater London League. Woolwich Polytechnic were renamed Thames Polytechnic, Northern Polytechnic became Polytechnic of North London and Vokins became 279 Chislehurst.
1972–73
Division One
Division One featured one new club, Penhill Standard, who had been promoted from Division Two the previous season.
Division Two
Division Two featured one new club, East Thurrock United.
1973–74
Division One
Division One featured two new clubs, East Thurrock United and Highfield, both promoted from Division Two the previous season.
Division Two
Division Two featured two new clubs:
- Alma Swanley
- Penhill Standard (relegated from Division One)
1974–75
Member clubs
Member clubs during the league's existence included:
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