The 2012–13 Wessex Football League (known as the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) for sponsorship reasons) was the 27th season of the Wessex Football League since its establishment in 1986.
The league consisted of two divisions: the Premier Division and Division One. Both divisions this season consisted of fewer teams than last season – the Premier Division had 21 teams and Division One had 16 teams.
Only Newport (IOW) applied for promotion from this league, and would have been promoted if they had finished in any of the top three places and their application was accepted.[3][4] However, they failed to achieve a high enough finish, so there was no promotion this season.
New Milton Town were to resign from the Wessex League at the end of the season in preparation for their merger with Bashley of the Southern League.[5] On 13 May it was reported that New Milton had pulled out of the merger, and were preparing for at least another season in the Wessex League.[6]
Updated to match(es) played on 13 May 2013. Source: FA Full-Time, League Official Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (C) Champions; (R) Relegated Notes:
^Romsey Town reprieved from relegation after Hayling were demoted.
^New Milton Town were unable to raise a team for the match at Newport IOW, and had three points deducted. Newport were awarded the win.[7]
Updated to match(es) played on 4 May 2013. Source: FA Full-Time, mitoo(BRN v FAR) Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win. Notes:
^(5 Mar 8–0):[8] Result expunged as BFL fielded an ineligible player.(2 Apr):[9] Replay is 18 Apr.
^(2 Feb 1–3):[10] Result expunged. There is no official statement about the reason (17 Mar):[11] Replay is 28 Mar.
Division One featured 16 teams, reduced from 18 the previous season after AFC Portchester and Verwood Town were promoted to the Premier Division, and Warminster Town transferred to the Western League.[12]
One new team joined, relegated from the Premier Division:
Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2013. Source: FA Full-Time, League Official Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (C) Champions; (P) Promoted Notes:
^The match between Pewsey Vale and East Cowes Victoria was not played. It was registered as a 0–0 draw, although East Cowes subsequently had one point deducted.