relegations on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/relegations/Recent content in relegations on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 14 May 2026 04:12:00 +00002025/26 National League South Season: Reflections on Predictions and Surpriseshttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/2025/26-national-league-south-season-reflections-on-predictions-and-surprises/Thu, 14 May 2026 04:12:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/2025/26-national-league-south-season-reflections-on-predictions-and-surprises/In August 2025, Mark Stillman offered his insights and forecasts for the National League South’s 2025/26 season. Now, with the campaign concluded, he returns to review his predictions, acknowledging both his accurate calls and surprising misjudgments. AFC Totton began with momentum, buoyed by consecutive promotions and last season’s star, ex-Premier League striker Charlie Austin, departing and replaced by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas—a player whose controversial recent past raised eyebrows. Manager Jimmy Ball, son of England World Cup winner Alan Ball, sought stability for Totton’s first full season at Step 2.