2019-20 New Angus Challenge League
| Season | 2019-20 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Forfar AFC 1st Challenge League title |
| Promoted | Brechin |
| Relegated | Lochee FC |
| Top goalscorer | David Brady (20 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Forfar AFC 11 - 0 Lochee FC |
| Biggest away win | Lochee FC 0 - 9 Arbroath United |
| Highest scoring | Forfar AFC 11 - 0 Lochee FC |
The 2019-20 New Angus Challenge League was the third season of the New Angus Challenge League, the second tier division of New Angusian football. The season began in August 2019.
Eight teams contested the league: Arbroath United, Brechin, Brechin Victoria, Carnoustie, Forfar AFC, Glamis, Kirriemuir and Lochee FC.
Teams
From the 2018-19 Challenge League
- Arbroath United
- Brechin
- Brechin Victoria
- Forfar AFC
- Kirriemuir
- Lochee FC
Relegated from the 2018-19 Premier League
- Glamis
Promoted from the 2018-19 National League
- Carnoustie
Tournament format and regulations
Format
Each team will play each other 4 times, a total of 28 matches. When the regular season finishes, the team crowned champions would gain promotion to the 2020-21 Premier League, the teams that finsh in 2nd and 3rd will enter the Premier League play-off semi finals, the winner of that match will play the side in 7th place in the Premier League, the winner would secure a place in next season's top division.
Promotion and relegation
The team that finishes in 1st place gains promotion to the top league, the teams in 2nd and 3rd will face off in a two legged tie to decide who will face the 7th placed side in the Premier League in another two legged tie, the winner secures the last place in the Premier League.
The side that finishes bottom of the league will enter a playoff final against the champions of the National League to secure a place in the next season's Challenge League.
League table
- 1. Forfar AFC (C)
- 2. Glamis (Q)
- 3. Brechin (Q) (P)
- 4. Arbroath United
- 5. Kirriemuir
- 6. Carnoustie
- 7. Brechin Victoria
- 8. Lochee FC (O) (R)
Premier League play-offs
Semi Finals
Glamis 0 - 2 Brechin
Brechin 2 - 0 Glamis
Final
Brechin 7 - 0 Birkhill Rovers
Birkhill Rovers 1 - 4 Brechin
Challenge League play-offs
Semi Finals
Broughty Ferry 4 - 2 Douglas
Douglas 3 - 1p Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry win 4-3 on penalties
Final
Broughty Ferry 5 - 0 Lochee FC
Lochee FC 1 - 4 Broughty Ferry