Latest promotions and relegations in English football – 17th April 2022

In this article, we take a look at the latest promotions and relegations in English football with the season’s end nearing ever closer.

A 3-0 defeat at the hands of Leyton Orient confirmed the end of Scunthorpe United‘s English Football League status after 72 years.

It took the hosts just 15 minutes to break down the Iron defence with Paul Smyth turning his marker on the edge of the penalty area and sent a powerful effort into the net from a tight angle.

Scunthorpe looked down and out on 24 minutes when Theo Archibald aimed a venomous left-footed shot into the net from outside the penalty area.

Iron ‘keeper Rory Watson missed a Jordan Brown cross from the right, leaving Ruel Sotiriou the chance to header at the far-post header, making it 3-0 on 30 minutes.

The visitors’ best chance came two minutes after the break when a shot from Liam Feeney was turned around the post, before Leyton Orient’s relentless attacking play continued.

Sotiriou, Hector Kyprianou and Harry Smith saw their efforts hit the woodwork as the visitors were very much outplayed to leave Scunthorpe, elected to the Football League in 1950, facing National League football next season.

Down in non league, there were a number of teams crowned champions as well as some having relegation confirmed.

Soham Town Rangers confirmed: “Unfortunately today’s result [1-0 defeat at Shepshed Dynamo] confirms the club’s relegation from the @NorthernPremLge Midland Division after 14 years at step 4.

“Details for next season will be confirmed by the FA next month”

Twitter reaction:

@JasonCollen1: I’m gutted that we won’t be on @FootballWebPgs, bouncebackability , 💚💚💚 I don’t like seeing the letter ‘R’ beside our name.

@CarltonFans: All the very best for next season. Really enjoyed both games with you this year and your hospitality when we went to your place.

@SimonWazza1: Shouldn’t have got rid of Mason!

@jackhague16: Everywhere they goooooo 🎵

@sdfcbwa: You will bounce back we are sure and we wish you all the luck in the world for next season your a fantastic club.

@SamMulready: Absolutely gutted for all of the great people in and around the football club. Better times ahead 💚 @SohamTownRanger

@cameronwatson1: Heartbreaking 💔 and really tough to take. Would like to apologise to all the loyal fans and people behind the scenes at this fantastic club for not doing enough to stay at step 4. Time to finish the season on a positive and re group for next year

Mangotsfield United were another team to go down on Saturday, saying: “Full Time and a result that will see us relegated to step 5 along with Barnstaple Town. Bit of pride to play for in the last two ties now. Up next Slimbridge at Cossham Street on Monday 3pm.”

They fell to a 4-0 defeat away to league leaders Plymouth Parkway, who were 3-0 up by half time thanks to goals from Hall, Carter and Crago, before Rose put more misery on Mangotsfield in the 88th minute with a fourth goal for his side.

Twitter reaction:

@louiemiller1967: So sorry to hear but will still be there to follow you next year onwards and upward up the mangoes @arlo2801

@AnnePea54124718: My Paul remembers the powerhouse Mangoes team of the 80’s when he assisted at Ottery St Mary in the Great Mills league, and said they will come good again.

@cw_gas76: Was always going to be a big ask to get anything today. Bounce back next season! #uptheMangoes

Congratulations are in order for Bedford Town, who have finally won a league title with two games to spare after beating AFC Dunstable 2-0 in front of over 800 fans at The Eyrie. Connor Tomlinson getting both goals, the first after 12 minutes and the second on the 74th minute.

That result, and Berkhamsted’s 3-2 loss at home to Harlow Town, means Bedford now can’t be caught at the top of Southern League Central Division One.

Twitter reaction:

@RichardMiller75: Congratulations to my home town from a exiled ware fc supporter, great for bedford as a town to see bedford town in a higher league.

@RobinLaRoca: Splendid work, Eagles, splendid work. Well done to all concerned.

@browneyib: Congratulations everyone associated with the club @BedfordTown 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@ElliotB91739510: As a Diamonds fans i congratulate you but I hope we don’t see you next season!!

@LazellMark: Congratulations, fully deserved, just one thing to do now , score a century of league goals. 🍾 🥂 🍾 🥂 🍾 🥂. COYE.

@JSR1960: Congratulations all at @BedfordTown 👏👏 All have been so welcoming to us at @BiggleswadeFc1 in our first year groundsharing, thank you😊Us playing so well & deservedly drawing against the now title winners in front of our record crowd was one of our best performances this season ⚽️

@russell_bull1: Well done all. A good club always pushing in the right direction xx

Huge congrats to @BedfordTown loved catching up with @12CMS12 thank you for the long chat. Nice to hear your Luton stories. Always a Hatter! pic.twitter.com/BrrVJ26SDa

— Luton Block F (@LTFCblockF) April 16, 2022

@Dan_Coulthard: Couldn’t be prouder of this team. What an incredible group of players, staff, volunteers and of course the supporters. Step 4 champions in my first season with the club. Here’s to many more as we get this great town’s great club back on track 🍾🦅

@ZachThornton12: Congratulations on getting promoted! Everyone at the club deserves this promotion… been years in the making but it won’t end there 👏👏

@JazzyDolby: Absolutely buzzing! After 10 years of working within football today I got my first promotion 🏆🎉⚽️ Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better group of players & management team to be on the ride with! Well done! I’m so proud of you all ⚽️🦅💙 #champions #sportstherapist

@Colinhay3: Congratulations to all at the club. Thoroughly deserved, definitely the best team we played all season. Slightly disappointed our bar taking will be down next season, you boys certainly enjoyed a slurp after the game at our place.

There were many more ups and downs in levels below…

UCL1: Kimberley MW are champions and promoted
NPL1M: Soham Town Rangers are relegated
ECL1N: Sheringham are champions and promoted
NWCL1N: Golcar United have won the playoffs and are promoted
ECL1S: Ipswich Wanderers have won the title and are promoted

We also have to given mention to FC Isle of Man who are also promoted to step 5 after coming from behind to beat New Mills 4-2 in the playoff final, in front of an impressive attendance of 3,230.

The moment all Ravens have been waiting for! 🏆#UnleashTheRavens pic.twitter.com/0ZDBsqj7hK

— FC Isle of Man (@FCIsleOfMan) April 16, 2022

Morning Ravens! 😍

Altogether now…

🎵 WE ARE GOING UP! 🎵 pic.twitter.com/R7icNrAsF9

— FC Isle of Man (@FCIsleOfMan) April 17, 2022

@CharnockFC: Congratulations. Look forward to welcoming you to Mossie Park next season!

@jsmeed1: Chris Bass played unbelievably well tonight! What a finish in the top corner.

@JenTheJudge: Well done, it’s a fantastic achievement! Some noise from the crowd tonight 👏🏻

@mikeycowin81: Amazing lads, well done, one very proud manx man here 🇮🇲 you’ve done us all proud #UnleashTheRavens

@adimoore: Unbelievable first season! 💪🎉

@H_mason75: Amazing effort by all – well done! Fantastic season, up the Ravens!

@keith_salmon: Brilliant what a marvellous achievement 👏👏