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

Aaron Sutcliffe 20th May, 2026   0

COVENTRY United 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.

United won promotion from the United Counties League Premier Division South last season after beating Atherstone Town in the play-off final.

Coventry will play at Step Four for the first time in the club’s history next season and can look forward to derby matches against the likes of Bedworth United, Nuneaton Town and Rugby Borough.

A total of four teams achieved promotion into the division – Coventry, Nuneaton, Boston Town and Grantham Town.

And two teams have dropped into the division from the step above – Barwell and St Ives Town.

And Bourne Town have received a reprieve from relegation to remain in the NPL Midlands.




The other teams Coventry will come up against next season are: AFC Rushden and Diamonds, Basford United, Belper Town, Boldmere St Michaels, Carlton Town, Coleshill Town, Corby Town, Long Eaton United, Loughborough Students, Mickleover, Shepshed Dynamo, Sutton Coldfield Town and Wellingborough Town.

The league comprises 22 teams.


All leagues are subject to FA Council ratification.

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