As the majority of its members now drawn from outside the capital with the inclusion of teams from as far afield as Bristol, Swansea and Bournemouth. This re-modelled Combination was the achievement of West Ham United chairman, Mr. W.J. Cearns, and the enthusiasm with which the project was acclaimed may be guaged by the number of clubs who applied for membership to the competition.

The leagues title was changed from the 'London Combination' to the 'Football Combination' and split into two sections 'A' and 'B'.