We check out the updated list of our champions, promotions, relegations confirmed in non league by the 29th of March 2026.
It’s that time of the season again, the end is just around the corner, with still so much at stake for clubs in the pyramid. Then it’s the playoffs.
This week, with help from users on NonLeagueMatters + Non League HQ (their website we check out the state of play, who has gone up and who are down. You can also click on the links to find out who have booked a playoff place.
CHAMPIONS / PROMOTIONS
Mar 7, 2026 – Congratulations to Cobham FC, the 1st club at Steps 1 to 6 in to be crowned Champions in 2025/26 Combined Counties League Premier Division South
Mar 14, 2026 – Liversedge claim the Northern Counties East League Premier Division title today with their convincing 3-0 win at Parkgate.
Mar 20, 2026 – Dearne & District win the Northern Counties East League Division One title following their 5-0 win away at Club Thorne.
Mar 24, 2026 – Whitstable Town claim the Southern Counties East League Premier Division following a 2-2 draw at Rusthall.
Mar 25, 2026 – Redcar Athletic claim the Northern Premier League East Division title, following their 4-2 win over Matlock Town.
Mar 28, 2026 – Grenadier FC claim the Liverpool Premier League title following their 2-0 win at East Villa Rail. 18 wins from 18 games.
Mar 28, 2026 – Mulbarton Wanderers are crowned Eastern Counties League Premier Division champions following a 5-1 win at Heacham. Their win combined with Haverhill Rovers being held to a 4-4 draw means they’re heading up to Step 4.
Mar 28, 2026 – 1st Champion at Step 7 – London Harts United who have won the Essex Alliance Football League Senior Division after their 4-3 win
RELEGATIONS
For Step 6 teams, this just means the team will finish in the bottom 3 and could/will receive a reprieve depending on where in the Country and the size of League they are in.
March 7, 2026 – Axminster Town – South West Peninsula East Division – in bottom 3 after losing 1-2
March 7, 2026 – Rainworth Miners Welfare – United Counties Division 1 – in bottom 3 after losing 0-4
below all survive… for now…
March 7, 2026 – Glasshoughton Welfare – Northern Counties East Division 1 – in bottom 3 after losing 0-6 AND Athersley Recreation won 5-0
Mar 11, 2026 – Brantham Athletic and East Grinstead Town are confirmed relegated from the Isthmian North Division and South East Division.
Mar 14, 2026 – 1 team have been confirmed to finish in the bottom 3 at Step 6, with the usual caveat: Copthorne – Southern Combination Division 1
Mar 17, 2026 – Wombwell Town have been relegated from the Northern Counties East Premier Division
Mar 21, 2026 – Raynors Lane have been relegated from the Southern Division 1 Central Division
Mar 24, 2026 – Leamington have been relegated from the National League North following a 5-2 defeat to King’s Lynn Town
Mar 25, 2026 – AFC Dunstable have been relegated from the Southern League Division One Central, club plans to merge with Dunstable Town of the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division
Mar 28, 2026 – Fareham Town have been relegated (P35 W4 D5 L26 GF42 GA84 PTS17) from the Isthmian South Central Division following a 3-1 defeat to Hayes & Yeading United
Mar 28, 2026 – Tavistock AFC have been relegated (P35 W3 D4 L28 GF26 GA88 PTS13) from the Southern Division 1 South Division (following a 6-1 defeat to Winchester City
Mar 28, 2026 – Guildford City have been relegated (P38 W8 D6 L24 GF48 GA85 PTS30) from the Combined Counties Premier South Division following a 2-1 defeat to Epsom & Ewell
Mar 28, 2026 – City of Liverpool have been relegated (P42 W4 D5 L33 GF38 GA164 17PTS) from the North West Counties Premier Division following a 3-1 defeat to FC Isle of Man.
Confirmed Bottom 3 at Step 6:
Mar 28, 2026 – Wivenhoe Town – Eastern Counties Division 1 North
Mar 28, 2026 – Leiston Reserves – Eastern Counties Division 1 North
Mar 28, 2026 – Nostell Miners Welfare – Northern Counties East Division 1
Mar 28, 2026 – Shefford Town & Campton – South Midlands Division 1
There is also a growing list of non league clubs folding and resigning amid tough times during 2025/26 season, take a look in the article below…
Growing list of non league clubs folding and resigning amid tough times during 2025/26 season
Congratulations to @Cobham_FC , the 1st club at Steps 1 to 6 in🏴to be crowned Champions in 2025/26 – @ComCoFL
What a season they are having!! 👏👏👏@NonLeaguePaper pic.twitter.com/saWyzTxEPa
— NonLeagueHQ (@NonLeagueHQ1) March 7, 2026
Saturday 14th March 2026 – The day we lifted the Combined Counties Premier South Trophy.⚒️
❤️🏆❤️
📹 Atshots pic.twitter.com/lj4y2li1DS
— COBHAM FC (C)🏆 (@Cobham_FC) March 18, 2026
CHAMPIONS!
Massive congratulations to @Liversedge_FC for claiming the @NCEL Premier title today with their convincing 3-0 win at Parkgate.
It’s been a brilliant season, losing only twice all season, both away from home! Enjoy your celebrations! 🏆https://t.co/CyqAgCGLdT pic.twitter.com/aDxPFFGr6v
— NonLeagueHQ (@NonLeagueHQ1) March 14, 2026
Be honest… how are the heads today? 😅🏆#UpTheSedge #NonLeagueFootball pic.twitter.com/TMQXz0gCQh
— Liversedge FC (@Liversedge_FC) March 15, 2026
CHAMPIONS!
Massive congratulations to @DearneDistrict who’ve taken down the @NCEL Division One title this evening following their 5-0 win away at Club Thorne.
They scored their 112th league goal tonight in what’s been an unbelievable season! 🏆https://t.co/wXdqnixirW pic.twitter.com/BI5t5gpq9a
— NonLeagueHQ (@NonLeagueHQ1) March 20, 2026
— Dearne & District F(C) (@DearneDistrict) March 20, 2026
CHAMPIONS!
Massive congratulations to @whitstabletown who’ve claimed the @SCEFLeague Premier Division following tonight’s 2-2 draw at Rusthall.
A fabulous season for the Kent club, who have only tasted league defeat twice this season. 🏆https://t.co/n9OTzKdR8W pic.twitter.com/LKiCEmmIeF
— NonLeagueHQ (@NonLeagueHQ1) March 24, 2026
CHAMPIONS!
Massive congratulations to @redcarathleticf who’ve claimed the @NorthernPremLge East title this evening, following their 4-2 win over Matlock Town.
A remarkable season so far, and they can look forward to next season at step 3! 🏆https://t.co/aY2fMVS9d5 pic.twitter.com/rhGQUg56ka
— NonLeagueHQ (@NonLeagueHQ1) March 25, 2026
It’s a pity you can only post 4 photos here, as there are so many more snaps of the 704 that turned up to watch us win the title
Thanks to all that came along on Wednesday night!#UTS pic.twitter.com/s6jrmW5JVM
— Redcar Athletic FC (@redcarathleticf) March 27, 2026
CHAMPIONS!
Massive congratulations to @GrenadierFC in claiming the @LCPL2012 title this afternoon, following their 2-0 win at East Villa Rail.
Currently on 18 wins from 18, the title is fully deserved. 🏆https://t.co/4F2efDw3Ax https://t.co/NoePUY7Rms pic.twitter.com/w5uJIN0Gxl
— NonLeagueHQ (@NonLeagueHQ1) March 28, 2026
CHAMPIONS!
Massive congratulations to @MulbartonFC who’ve been crowned @ThurlowNunnL Premier champions following today’s 5-1 win at Heacham.
Their win combined with Haverhill Rovers being held to a 4-4 draw means they’re heading up to Step 4! 🏆https://t.co/HnKcHzyw7V pic.twitter.com/ZvJKylXlpD
— NonLeagueHQ (@NonLeagueHQ1) March 28, 2026
