League Allocations

It’s that time of year when the FA confuses everyone by switching leagues, denying promotions, and overturning relegations. Welcome to reallocation season. Confused? Semi-Pro has you covered, checkout our explainers below.

BREAKING: Hitchin Town given Relegation Reprieve

Hitchin Town have announced that, due to Coalville Town’s withdrawal from the Southern Premier League Central, they have been reprieved of their relegation. The club were initially due to be relegated after finishing 19th in the league, just one point from safety. In...

What do we mean by League Allocations?

The English Non-League pyramid is complicated, and becomes harder to get your head around the further down you get.

As the leagues become more regional, it’s an admin task and a half to allocate relegated and promoted clubs their divisions for the upcoming season. Some teams are moved laterally across the country, while others have their entire previous season essentially voided.

These are all decided over the next few weeks, with plenty of clubs neverously holding their breath, waiting to see where they end up.

BECKENHAM TOWN KEEP STEP 4 STATUS THANKS TO OTHER CLUBS

Semi-Professional explains why Beckenham Town have been handed a reprieve from relegation.

THE WHIRLWIND COUPLE OF DAYS THAT KEPT RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS AT STEP 4

Find out why The Diamonds avoided relegation, despite finishing second from bottom.

WATCH: FORMER LOUGHBOROUGH DYNAMO STAFF CRITISES CLUB'S VOLUNTARY RELEGATION

The Moes signed themselves up for voluntary relegation but not all of their fans are pleased.

HITCHIN TOWN GIVEN RELEGATION REPRIEVE

Hitchin Town have announced that, due to Coalville Town’s withdrawal from the Southern Premier League Central, they have been reprieved of their relegation.

Merstham players complain about a decision to the referee.

MERSTHAM FC: STUCK IN THE ISTHMIAN LEAGUE ONE SOUTH EAST

Merstham are the only side from Surrey in the new Isthmian League One South East, and so look set to be travelling significantly further to games. 

COALVILLE TOWN: A DOUBLE RESIGNATION

Financial hardship has resulted in a series of resignations at the Ravens.

LEAMINGTON FC'S ABSOLUTE BEDLAM PROMOTION LIMBS

After Leamington FC’s promotion to the National League North, the club’s Head of Media Max Passantino discussed the club’s future, his role and balancing his life.