2016–17 National League
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The 2016–17 National League season, known as the Vanarama National League for sponsorship reasons, is the second season under English football's new title of National League, thirteenth season consisting of three divisions and the thirty-eighth season overall.[1] The National League covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The National League is the fifth highest level of the overall pyramid, whilst the National League North and National League South exist at the sixth level. The top team and the winner of the play-off of the Premier division will be promoted to Football League Two, while the bottom four are relegated to the North or South divisions. The champions of the North and South divisions will be promoted to the Premier division, alongside the play-off winners from each division. The bottom three in each of the North and South divisions are relegated to the premier divisions of the Northern Premier League, Isthmian League or Southern League.
National League
Season | 2016–17 |
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← 2015–16 2017–18 → |
The division will consist of 24 clubs. As of 30 April 2016, nineteen teams have achieved qualification for the 2016–17 season.
The following ? clubs left the National League before the season -
- Altrincham, relegated to National League North
- Cheltenham Town, promoted to Football League Two
- Halifax Town, relegated to National League North
- Kidderminster Harriers, relegated to National League North
- Welling United, relegated to National League South
The following ? clubs joined the National League before the season -
- Dagenham & Redbridge, relegated from Football League Two
- Solihull Moors, promoted as champions of National League North
- Sutton United, promoted as champions of National League South
- York City, relegated from Football League Two
Stadia and locations
League table
Template:2016–17 National League table
National League North
Season | 2016–17 |
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← 2015–16 2017–18 → |
The division will consist of 22 clubs. As of 30 April 2015, nineteen clubs have achieved qualification for the 2016-17 season.
The following ? clubs left the National League North before the season -
- Corby Town, relegated to ?
- Hednesford Town, relegated to the Northern Premier League Premier Division
- Lowestoft Town, relegated to the Isthmian League Premier Division
- Solihull Moors, promoted to the National League
The following ? clubs joined the National League North before the season -
- Altrincham, relegated from the National League
- Darlington 1883, promoted as champions from the Northern Premier League Premier Division
- Halifax Town, relegated from the National League
- Kidderminster Harriers, relegated from the National League
- Salford City, promoted as play-off winners from the Northern Premier League Premier Division
Stadia and locations
League table
Template:2016–17 National League North table
National League South
Season | 2016–17 |
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← 2015–16 2017–18 → |
The division will consist of 22 clubs. As of 2 May 2016, nineteen teams have achieved qualification for the 2016–17 season.
The following ? clubs left the National League South before the season -
- Basingstoke Town, relegated to the Southern Football League Premier Division
- Havant & Waterlooville, relegated to the Southern Football League Premier Division
- Hayes & Yeading United, relegated to the Isthmian League Premier Division
- Sutton United, promoted to the National League
The following ? clubs joined the National League South before the season -
- East Thurrock United, promoted as play-off winners from the Isthmian League Premier Division
- Hampton & Richmond Borough, promoted as champions from the Isthmian League Premier Division
- Hungerford Town, promoted as play-off winners from the Southern Football League Premier Division
- Poole Town, promoted as champions from the Southern Football League Premier Division
- Welling United, relegated from the National League
Stadia and locations
League table
Template:2016–17 National League South table
References
- ^ "The Official Football Conference League Website". footballconference.co.uk. Retrieved 10 May 2015.