Non-League Paper

PLAY-OFFS GET SET TO EXPAND

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
17 May 2026

THE Football Association have revealed the 2026-27 National League System club allocations – while the play-offs at Step 3&4 are set to follow the National League’s lead and expand to six teams.
By Neil Harvey

As always, the allocations are subject to full ratification and appeal with some clubs from across the pyramid already publicly announcing their intention to do so.
Following club surveys and votes, play-offs in the Trident Leagues are understood to be including teams finishing in sixth and seventh place with an Eliminator
round before the semi-finals and the fin...

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