Season 2003/04

The 2003/4 season saw a couple of name changes, with Parkgate becoming Rotherham United, and Ilkeston Ladies taking the name Ilkeston Villa.  Ilkeston Town joined the league after their relegation from the FA Women’s Premier League Division 1 North while Nottingham Forest and Crewe Vagrants played at this level for the first time after winning their respective East and West Midlands Championships. Nottingham Forest got off to a flying start and eventually lost out only on goal difference to Coventry City, even though the Reds beat the Sky Blues in their final league game. Unfortunately Bridgnorth found themselves unable to start the season, and partway through the League saw another withdrawal, this time of Highfield Rangers. This meant that although Stafford Rangers suffered a dreadful season and ended without a point, there was no relegation to the Regional leagues as there were two vacancies to be filled.