Looking for English Lower Leagues Database

[Thrillhouse22]

I know that it's probably a long shot, but there are databases out there that have made English lower leagues down to the 12th/13th tier. The official download links are long outdated, so was wondering if anyone here happens to have it and could very kindly upload it?

 

[Beanster008]

Hi

I see (unfortunately) you didn't get any replies but wondered if you managed to locate anything please (I'm interested to level 9).

 

[Madigan]

Hi

I see (unfortunately) you didn't get any replies but wondered if you managed to locate anything please (I'm interested to level 9).

Hello, I don't know if I can help you. As I'm currently installing FM2016, I found files from FM2012 on my old hard drive.
I edited the last file (test) in the lower leagues. But I don't remember exactly what, because it was over 6 years ago. I think I tried to reactivate the old Wimbledon FC or something.

 

[Beanster008]

Hi Madigan

Many thanks for a very helpful (and prompt) reply!

I've downloaded the file and will let you know if it works for me.

Thanks again!

 

[Beanster008]

Hi Madigan

I managed to unzip the files but unfortunately although the file clearly states levels 1-10, the game would only recognise up to level 7 (North/South conference and above) I already have to level 8 so unfortunately no use this time. (Its the Essex Senior League I want to add).

I've managed to load up to level 9 in FM 2014 so will keep fingers crossed that a viable, working link exists somewhere for FM 2012!

Again, many thanks for the file and good luck with your FM 2016 setup ;-)

 

[Madigan]

Hi Madigan

I managed to unzip the files but unfortunately although the file clearly states levels 1-10, the game would only recognise up to level 7 (North/South conference and above) I already have to level 8 so unfortunately no use this time. (Its the Essex Senior League I want to add).

I've managed to load up to level 9 in FM 2014 so will keep fingers crossed that a viable, working link exists somewhere for FM 2012!

Again, many thanks for the file and good luck with your FM 2016 setup ;-)

I have now installed FM2012 and I can start in the 10th English league and the Essex Senior League is also there.

 

[Beaneyman]

Hi Madigan

I have clearly done something wrong but not sure what. I extracted the file to my editor data folder and when starting the game have the following. I've tried checking/unchecking different combos but have been unable to progress so far.

Could you advise me how you installed it please.

Thanks and regards

 

[Madigan]

Hi Madigan

I have clearly done something wrong but not sure what. I extracted the file to my editor data folder and when starting the game have the following. I've tried checking/unchecking different combos but have been unable to progress so far.

Could you advise me how you installed it please.

Thanks and regards

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Yes! Please uncheck "england.xml". Then it should work.

Please only use one england file.

 

[Beaneyman]

Hi Madigan

Sorted! I have installed finally. I had to make a couple of changes with the editor to the FA Cup plus (FC Andorra were in the Isthmian South for some reason, but now all sorted.

Many thanks for your help, very much appreciated.

 

[Madigan]

Hi Madigan

Sorted! I have installed finally. I had to make a couple of changes with the editor to the FA Cup plus (FC Andorra were in the Isthmian South for some reason, but now all sorted.

Many thanks for your help, very much appreciated.

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Congratulations.

OK, it loaded for me without the change.

But now that you mention it, I tested whether longer distances affect finances and whether the young players also stay Andorrian.

Unfortunately, the FM2012 editor isn't working for me at the moment, otherwise I would have changed it again.

I hope you can enjoy the game!

 

[Beanster008]

Hi Madigan

I've done an extended play and:

Good news: Game runs fine no crashes

Bad news: FA Cup appears broken with no higher levels teams entered and I'm at the 7th round (only other smaller clubs involved).

Also, player stats don't appear to be updating (I've played 20 games, but most players only show up to 12 or none at all!).

Clearly will need more work, so will check with the editor and see if I can fix.

I'll update on how I get on.

 

[Madigan]

Hi Madigan

I've done an extended play and:

Good news: Game runs fine no crashes

Bad news: FA Cup appears broken with no higher levels teams entered and I'm at the 7th round (only other smaller clubs involved).

Also, player stats don't appear to be updating (I've played 20 games, but most players only show up to 12 or none at all!).

Clearly will need more work, so will check with the editor and see if I can fix.

I'll update on how I get on.

Okay, I've played for a bit now and you're right: the FA Cup is broken.

It must have been broken originally, as I only swapped a few clubs and added players to clubs. I never changed anything about the cups. I didn't notice it either, as I always started in the lower leagues.

I'm sorry, I hope you can fix it.

 

[Beanster008]

Okay, I've played for a bit now and you're right: the FA Cup is broken.

It must have been broken originally, as I only swapped a few clubs and added players to clubs. I never changed anything about the cups. I didn't notice it either, as I always started in the lower leagues.

I'm sorry, I hope you can fix it.

The other issue I found is that promotion from The Essex Senior league takes me to the Southern League instead of the Isthmian North?
The FA Cup seems to work ok but doesn't recognise each round correctly. I'm going to try a full (normal) season rather than an extended one and see what happens. I can't see anything standing out in the Editor and agree, there is little to actually be able to change other than teams/players which I wouldn't have thought should have any impact on the mechanics of the cup/league promotion etc.

I'll let you know how I get on.

 

[Madigan]

The other issue I found is that promotion from The Essex Senior league takes me to the Southern League instead of the Isthmian North?

I think it depends on "your" club. In the editor, look for the club under "Competitions" and "Regional Divisions". There it is stated which league the club should be promoted/relegated to. If this is not stated, a random league is selected.

 

[Beanster008]

I think it depends on "your" club. In the editor, look for the club under "Competitions" and "Regional Divisions". There it is stated which league the club should be promoted/relegated to. If this is not stated, a random league is selected.

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Thanks for that, I will give it a go.

A couple of points. I now have all the entry league/team information for the FA Cup (2011/2012 so will wade through that over the next couple of days and amend the database which I can see is wrong and generating too many rounds.

Also, as I am a newbee to much of this I noticed you have Serbia rules for the screenshot, and wondered what difference/help that may/may not provide. (Apologies if I'm being a plank!)

 

[Madigan]

Thanks for that, I will give it a go.

A couple of points. I now have all the entry league/team information for the FA Cup (2011/2012 so will wade through that over the next couple of days and amend the database which I can see is wrong and generating too many rounds.

Also, as I am a newbee to much of this I noticed you have Serbia rules for the screenshot, and wondered what difference/help that may/may not provide. (Apologies if I'm being a plank!)

Hello, I hope you can repair the league.

The screenshot is from the FM2016 editor because the FM2012 editor won't start for me. But the process and editing should be similar. The Serbian league rules are a database from FM2016 that I'm currently adjusting a little and has nothing to do with FM2012. I just took a quick screenshot. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Beanster008]

Hello, I hope you can repair the league.

The screenshot is from the FM2016 editor because the FM2012 editor won't start for me. But the process and editing should be similar. The Serbian league rules are a database from FM2016 that I'm currently adjusting a little and has nothing to do with FM2012. I just took a quick screenshot. Sorry for the confusion.

No probs.

I've tried editing the existing setup but 9for me), I just find confusing as resolving one error seems to create another! I have the historical information i need so I will look to create a new FA cup (consistent with 2011/12) and try get it to work properly. (I haven't done this before so its a lot it'ss trial and error).

Will update further with (hopefully) some better news!

 

[Beanster008]

No probs.

I've tried editing the existing setup but 9for me), I just find confusing as resolving one error seems to create another! I have the historical information i need so I will look to create a new FA cup (consistent with 2011/12) and try get it to work properly. (I haven't done this before so its a lot it'ss trial and error).

Will update further with (hopefully) some better news!

I have populated the cup which now shows the correct number of teams for the year (763) with teams allocated by each respective round correctly. The problem I can't resolve is that the name of the rounds doesn't follow the original setup. I now no longer have the extra preliminary rounds and just a single (large number of rounds). I can't find anyway to edit the names of each round and even checked the FMF file which appears to name them correctly?

The cup appears to run ok on initial testing but the round names are frustrating. Any ideas/thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Madigan]

I have populated the cup which now shows the correct number of teams for the year (763) with teams allocated by each respective round correctly. The problem I can't resolve is that the name of the rounds doesn't follow the original setup. I now no longer have the extra preliminary rounds and just a single (large number of rounds). I can't find anyway to edit the names of each round and even checked the FMF file which appears to name them correctly?

The cup appears to run ok on initial testing but the round names are frustrating. Any ideas/thoughts would be appreciated.

Click on "cup rounds" and there are a few things you can change:

 

[Beaneyman]

Click on "cup rounds" and there are a few things you can change:

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I think that is the 2016 editor you have screenshot. Unfortunately the 2012 version is far more limited . I've added the (correct)stage dates etc but have no facility to add/recognise the qualifying rounds, only dates, dates, teams added and prize money essentially.

I'm trying to edit the XML file but coding isn't my forte and there isn't a huge amount of info available to help. I've made some progress Still, I will persevere and see if I can get it to work.