On Monday, 15th May, the FA unveiled the league constitutions for competitions at Steps 5 and 6 of the National League System for the 2023/24 season.

There are a fair few changes, with Middlezoy Rovers and Cribbs Reserves joining the First Division, along with relegated duo Cadbury Heath (voluntary) and Keynsham. Bitton also re-join at this level, with Bradford Town dropping down from the Hellenic League Premier.

The Premier Division welcomes a pair of champion sides, with Brixham and St Blazey making the move following their title-winning seasons in the South West Peninsula’s East and West Divisions respectively.

Mangotsfield United move laterally from the Hellenic Premier, where they will be joined by the promoted duo of Oldland Abbotonians and Nailsea & Tickenham.

The Western League wishes all departing clubs the very best, and looks forward to working all new member clubs.

The allocations are subject to both FA Council ratification and any subsequent appeals. Any amendments will be confirmed in due course.

Tom Hiscott for 
Western League Bulletin