FA Announces New Structure For The Non-League Game

The Football Association has announced a new structure for the non-league game for 2018 to 19.  

Locally this means Step Three Bostik Premier Division, where Merstham and Dorking Wanderers play, will consist of 22 clubs instead of 24.  

Bigger changes occur at Step Four where there will be three divisions consisting of 20 teams in each. Previously there were two divisions of 24 teams each divided into North and South.  The three new divisions are Bostik North, South East and South Central. Reigate team, South Park will play in the Bostik South Central division while Horsham, East Grinstead and Three Bridges will play in the South East division. The Bostik North division covers teams in the Essex area.  

The new season will start on Saturday 11th August.