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FOOTBALL - Coventry Sphinx discover league allocation for 2026/27 season

Aaron Sutcliffe 20th May, 2026 Updated: 21st May, 2026   0

COVENTRY Sphinx have discovered which league they will play in next season after the FA released the National League System (NLS) club allocations for steps one to six.

Sphinx will play in the United Counties League Premier Division South in 2026/27 after suffering relegation from the Northern Premier League Midlands last term.

Coventry finished second bottom in the Northern Premier League Midlands last season, some nine points from safety.

Sphinx can look forward to derby matches against fellow relegated side Rugby Town.

Coventry, Rugby and St Neots Town have dropped into the division after suffering relegation from Step Four.

Desborough Town, FC Stratford, FC Peterborough and Knowle all achieved promotion into the division from Step Six.




And Coton Green Saturday have moved into the division laterally while both Bugbrooke St Michael and Highgate United both received reprieves from relegation.

The other teams Sphinx will come up against next season are: Atherstone Town, Daventry Town, Eynesbury Rovers, Godmanchester Rovers, Histon, Lutterworth Town, Moulton, Newport Pagnell Town, Northampton ON Chenecks, Northampton Sileby Rangers and Yaxley.


The league comprises 20 teams.

All leagues are subject to FA Council ratification.

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