State of play in non league regarding promotions, relegations and playoffs – 30th April 2026

We take a look at the current state of play in non league regarding promotions, relegations and playoffs as of the 30th of April 2026.

Much of non league have played out their final games for this term, and now attention turns to the playoffs, so below in all the ties, scores, and schedules all the way down to the 10th tier of English football.

There is still plenty to work out and decide when it comes to who is going up and down, with some remaining games to play out, and then PPG, and reprieves being considered.

1 NL

Champions – York CityPlayoffs – Rochdale, Carlisle, Boreham Wood, Scunthorpe, Southend, Forest GreenRelegated – Brackley, Morecambe, Braintree, Truro

National League play-offs:– Eliminator: Scunthorpe United 1-0 Southend United – 6,248– Eliminator: Boreham Wood 1-0 (AET) Forest Green Rovers – 2,452– Semi-Final: (Carlisle United v Boreham Wood) Sunday, 12:30pm– Semi-Final: (Rochdale v Scunthorpe United) Sunday, 3pm– Final: Sunday 10 May (Wembley)

York win National League title with 103rd minute equaliser after Rochdale scored in 95th minute

2 NLN

Champions – AFC FyldePlayoffs – South Shields, Kidderminster, Macclesfield, Buxton, Scarborough, ChesterRelegated – Curzon Ashton, Alfreton, Peterborough Sports, Leamington

National League North play-offs:– Eliminator: Buxton 4-2 Scarborough Athletic – 2,035– Eliminator: Macclesfield 2-1 Chester – 3,548– Semi-Final: (Kidderminster Harriers v Macclesfield) – Saturday, 12:30pm– Semi-Final: (South Shields v Buxton) – Saturday, 4pm– Final – Saturday 9 May

2 NLS

Champions – WorthingPlayoffs – Hornchurch, Torquay, Dorking, Hemel Hempstead, Weston-super-Mare, MaidenheadRelegated – Bath, Chippenham, Enfield Town, Eastbourne Borough

National League South play-offs:– Eliminator: Hemel Hempstead Town 1-1 (5-6p) Weston-super-Mare 2,357– Eliminator: Dorking Wanderers 2-0 Maidenhead United– Semi-Final (Torquay United v Dorking Wanderers) – Saturday, 12:30pm– Semi-Final (Hornchurch v Weston-super-Mare) – Saturday, 4pm– Final – Saturday 9 May

Tense first round of 2025/26 National League, North, South play-off eliminators

2025/26 National League, North, South play-off semi finals confirmed following eliminators

3 IPL

Champions – Folkestone InvictaPlayoffs – Aveley, Billericay Town, Chatham Town, Brentwood TownRelegated – Cray Valley (Paper Mills), Hashtag United, Potters Bar Town, Canvey Island

29 AprAveley 1-4 Brentwood Town

29 AprBillericay Town 3-2 Chatham Town

Final – 4 MayBillericay Town v Brentwood Town

3 NPL

Champions – Hebburn TownPlayoffs – Hednesford Town, FC United of Manchester, Warrington Rylands, Stockton TownRelegated – Prescot Cables, Morpeth Town, Stocksbridge Park Steels, Widnes

Semi Finals

28 AprHednesford Town 2-0 Stockton Town

28 AprFC United of Manchester 2-3 Warrington Rylands 1906 3

Final – 4 MayHednesford Town v Warrington Rylands 1906

3 SPC

Champions – Harborough TownPlayoffs – Spalding United, Real Bedford, Kettering Town, Halesowen TownRelegated – St. Ives Town, Barwell, Royston Town, AFC Sudbury

Semi Finals

29 AprSpalding United 1-0 Halesowen Town

29 AprReal Bedford 3-1 Kettering Town

Final – 4 MaySpalding United v Real Bedford

3 SPS

Champions – Walton & HershamPlayoffs – Farnham Town, Gloucester City, Poole Town, BerkhamstedRelegated – Weymouth, Dorchester Town, Hungerford Town, Tiverton Town

Semi Finals – 29 AprFarnham Town 2-1 Berkhamsted

29 AprGloucester City 3-2 Poole Town

Final – 4 MayFarnham Town v Gloucester City

4 1LN

Champions – Maldon & TiptreePlayoffs – Felixstowe & Walton United, Waltham Abbey, Stanway Rovers, RedbridgeRelegated – Mildenhall Town, Downham Town, Heybridge Swifts, Brantham Athletic

Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi-finals28 AprFelixstowe & Walton United 2-3 RedbridgeWaltham Abbey 1-2 Stanway Rovers

Final2 MayStanway Rovers v Redbridge

4 ISC

Champions – LeatherheadPlayoffs – Westfield, Hanworth Villa, Moneyfields AFC, PortchesterRelegated – Littlehampton Town (potential reprieve), Metropolitan Police, Horndean, Fareham Town

Find out more @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi-finals29 AprWestfield 1-1 (7-6p) AFC PortchesterHanworth Villa 5-1 Moneyfields

Final – 3 MayWestfield v Hanworth Villa

41SE

Champions – Three BridgesPlayoffs – AFC Croydon Athletic, Jersey Bulls, AFC Whyteleafe, SittingbourneRelegated – Hassocks, Beckenham Town, VCD Athletic (folding), East Grinstead Town

Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi-finals28 AprAFC Croydon Athletic 2-0 SittingbourneJersey Bulls 0-0 (3-4p) AFC Whyteleafe

Final1 MayAFC Croydon Athletic v AFC Whyteleafe

4 NPE

Champions – Redcar AthleticPlayoffs – Matlock Town, Emley AFC, Dunston UTS, Bradford (Park Avenue)Relegated – Bishop Auckland, Blyth Town, Newton Aycliffe, Brighouse Town

Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 28 AprMatlock Town 1-2 Bradford (Park Avenue)Emley AFC 1-0 Dunston UTS

Final – 2 MayEmley AFC v Bradford (Park Avenue)

4 NPM

Champions – Anstey NomadsPlayoffs – Carlton Town, Basford United, Belper Town, Racing Club WarwickRelegated – Bourne Town, St. Neots Town, Coventry Sphinx, Rugby Town

Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi-finals

Semi Finals – 28 AprCarlton Town 0-0 (2-4p) Racing Club WarwickBasford United 2-2 (3-4p) Belper Town

Final – 2 MayBelper Town v Racing Club Warwick

4 NPW

Champions – BuryPlayoffs – Avro, Stalybridge Celtic, Runcorn Linnets, Lower BreckRelegated – Sporting Khalsa, Wythenshawe Town, Trafford, Darlaston Town

Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 28 AprAvro 2-2 (4-3p) Lower BreckStalybridge Celtic 1-0 Runcorn Linnets

Final – 2 MayAvro v Stalybridge Celtic

4S1C

Champions – Leighton TownPlayoffs – Hitchin Town, Biggleswade FC, Biggleswade Town, Thame UnitedRelegated – Enfield, Northwood, Rayners Lane, AFC Dunstable

Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 29 AprHitchin Town 1-0 Thame UnitedBiggleswade FC 2-1 Biggleswade Town

Final – 3 MayHitchin Town v Biggleswade FC

4 S1 S

Champions – Frome TownPlayoffs – Portishead Town (removed and relegated), Malvern Town, Winchester City, Shaftesbury, Bishops CleeveRelegated – Willand Rovers (reprieve?), Bashley, Brixham, Tavistock AFC

Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 29 AprMalvern Town 2-1 Bishops CleeveWinchester City 0-2 Shaftesbury

Final – 4 MayMalvern Town v Shaftesbury

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5 CCN

Champions – Ashford Town (Middlesex)Playoffs – Windsor & Eton, Ardley United, Broadfields United, BurnhamRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi finals28 AprWindsor & Eton 1-0 BurnhamArdley United 0-0 (2-3p) Broadfields United

Final – 2 MayWindsor & Eton v Broadfields United

5 CCS

Champions – CobhamPlayoffs – Tadley Calleva, Tooting & Mitcham United, Fleet Town, Horley TownRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 18 AprTadley Calleva 0-3 Horley TownTooting & Mitcham United 2-4 Fleet Town

Final – 25 AprFleet Town 2-4 Horley Town

5 ECP

Champions – Mulbarton WanderersPlayoffs – Haverhill Rovers, Ely City, Soham Town Rangers, Fakenham TownRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprHaverhill Rovers 0-2 Fakenham TownEly City 1-3 Soham Town Rangers

Final – 2 MaySoham Town Rangers v Fakenham Town

5 ESL

Champions – Little OakleyPlayoffs – SOUL Tower Hamlets, Great Wakering Rovers, Buckhurst Hill, BarkingRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 28 AprSOUL Tower Hamlets 1-2 Barking

Great Wakering Rovers 1-1 (1-3p) Buckhurst Hill 1

Final – 2 MayBuckhurst Hill v Barking

5 HLP

Champions – SlimbridgePlayoffs – Roman Glass St. George, Droitwich Spa, Cirencester Town, Worcester RaidersRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals

22 Apr – Roman Glass St. George 1-2 Worcester Raiders21 Apr – Droitwich Spa 1-0 Cirencester Town

Final – 2 MayDroitwich Spa v Worcester Raiders

5 MLP

Champions – Hanley TownPlayoffs – Northwich Victoria, Winsford United 1874, Northwich, AFC Wolverhampton CityRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 18 AprNorthwich Victoria 1-1 AFC Wolverhampton CityWinsford United 2-4 1874 Northwich

Final – 25 Apr1874 Northwich 1-0 Northwich Victoria

5 NWP

Champions – Wythenshawe FCPlayoffs – Ramsbottom United, Atherton Laburnum Rovers, Padiham, ChaddertonRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprRamsbottom United 0-1 ChaddertonAtherton Laburnum Rovers 0-2 Padiham

Final – 2 MayPadiham v Chadderton

5 NEP

Champions – LiversedgePlayoffs – Beverley Town, Sheffield, Tadcaster Albion, Barton TownRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 11 AprBeverley Town 1-0 Barton TownSheffield 2-2 (3-4p) Tadcaster Albion

Final – 18 AprBeverley Town 2-1 Tadcaster Albion

5 NL1

Champions – Guisborough TownPlayoffs – Shildon, Whitley Bay, West Auckland Town, Boro RangersRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprShildon 1-0 Boro RangersWhitley Bay 1-3 West Auckland Town

Final – 2 MayShildon v West Auckland Town

5 SCP

Champions – Steyning TownPlayoffs – Haywards Heath Town, Guernsey, Horsham YMCA, Peacehaven & TelscombeRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 2 MayHaywards Heath Town v Peacehaven & TelscombeGuernsey v Horsham YMCA

Final – 10 May

5 SEP

Champions – Whitstable TownPlayoffs – Fisher, Rusthall, Larkfield & New Hythe, Punjab UnitedRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 28 AprFisher 1-3 Punjab UnitedRusthall 0-0 (5-4p) Larkfield & New Hythe 0

Final – 4 MayRusthall v Punjab United

5 SMP

Champions – Haringey BoroughPlayoffs – Winslow United, Risborough Rangers, Cockfosters, Kings LangleyRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi-finals

Semi Finals – 29 AprWinslow United 2-1 Kings LangleyRisborough Rangers 0-1 Cockfosters

Final – 4 MayWinslow United v Cockfosters

5 UCN

Champions – Boston TownPlayoffs – Sherwood Colliery, Grantham Town, Belper United, Newark TownRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprSherwood Colliery 0-1 Newark TownGrantham Town 3-2 Belper United 2

Final – 2 MayGrantham Town v Newark Town

5 UCS

Champions – Nuneaton TownPlayoffs – Coventry United, Atherstone Town, March Town United, Aylestone ParkRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprCoventry United 4-1 Aylestone ParkAtherstone Town 2-1 March Town United

Final – 4 MayCoventry United v Atherstone Town

5 WXP

Champions – AFC StonehamPlayoffs – Hamble Club, Portland United, Andover New Street, Laverstock & FordRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals21 Apr – Hamble Club 2-2 (6-7p) Laverstock & Ford 222 Apr – Portland United 2-0 (5-3p) Andover New Street

Final – 25 AprPortland United 0-0 (5-3p) Laverstock & Ford 0

5 WLP

Champions – Barnstaple TownPlayoffs – Torpoint Athletic, Paulton Rovers, Clevedon Town, Sidmouth TownRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprTorpoint Athletic 0-2 Sidmouth TownPaulton Rovers 3-1 Clevedon Town

Final – 2 MayPaulton Rovers v Sidmouth Town

6 CC1

Champions – Penn & Tylers GreenPlayoffs – Bedfont FC, Brook House, Woodley United, WembleyRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprBedfont FC 1-0 WembleyBrook House 0-0 (4-3p) Woodley United 0

Final – 2 MayBedfont FC v Brook House

6E1N

Champions – Kings Park RangersPlayoffs – Holland, Framlingham Town, FC Peterborough, Stanway PegasusRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprHolland 0-2 Stanway Pegasus

Framlingham Town 1-5 FC Peterborough

Final – 2 MayFC Peterborough v Stanway Pegasus

6E1S

Champions – HuttonPlayoffs – Clapton Community, Coggeshall Town, Rayleigh Town, Lymore GardensRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprClapton Community 4-1 Lymore Gardens

Coggeshall Town 2-3 Rayleigh Town

Final – 2 MayClapton Community v Rayleigh Town

6 HL1

Champions – FC StratfordPlayoffs – Wantage Town, Bewdley Town, Stonehouse Town, Malmesbury VictoriaRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 21 AprWantage Town 2-4 Malmesbury VictoriaBewdley Town 1-3 Stonehouse Town

Final – 1 MayStonehouse Town v Malmesbury Victoria

6 ML1

Champions – KnowlePlayoffs – Gornal Athletic, Sutton United (Birmingham), Heather St. Johns, Birmingham OJMRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprGornal Athletic 2-1 Birmingham OJMSutton United (Birmingham) 5-0 Heather St. Johns

Final – 2 MayGornal Athletic v Sutton United (Birmingham)

6 NW1N

Champions – NelsonPlayoffs – Droylsden, MSB Woolton, Maghull, Squires GateRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprDroylsden 2-1 Squires GateMSB Woolton 2-4 Maghull

Final – 2 MayDroylsden v Maghull

6 NW1 S

Champions – Runcorn TownPlayoffs – Eccleshall, New Mills, Stockport Georgians, Stafford TownRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprEccleshall 5-1 Stafford TownNew Mills 0-1 Stockport Georgians

Final – 2 MayEccleshall v Stockport Georgians

6 NE1

Champions – Dearne & DistrictPlayoffs – Worsbrough Bridge Athletic, Wakefield AFC, Harrogate Railway Athletic, Leeds UFCARelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 18 AprWorsbrough Bridge Athletic 3-0 Leeds UFCAWakefield AFC 2-2 Harrogate Railway Athletic

Final – 25 AprWorsbrough Bridge Athletic 2-0 Wakefield AFC

6 NL2

Champions – Redcar TownPlayoffs – Yarm & Eaglescliffe, Jarrow, FC Hartlepool, Seaham Red StarRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 ApYarm & Eaglescliffe 2-0 Seaham Red StarJarrow 2-2 (7-6p) FC Hartlepool

Final – 2 MayYarm & Eaglescliffe v Jarrow

6 SC1

Champions – Godalming TownPlayoffs – Reigate Priory, Billingshurst, Worthing United, InfinityRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 28 AprReigate Priory 0-2 InfinityBillingshurst 2-0 Worthing United

Final – 2 MayBillingshurst v Infinity

6 SE1

Champions – AFC Greenwich BoroughPlayoffs – SE Dons, Rochester United, Lordswood, CroydonRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals27 Apr – SE Dons 2-0 Croydon28 Apr – Rochester United 4-0 Lordswood

Final – 2 MaySE Dons v Rochester United

6 SM1

Champions – Everett RoversPlayoffs – Desborough Town, Eaton Socon, Ampthill Town, BelstoneRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 28 AprDesborough Town 1-0 BelstoneEaton Socon 2-2 (7-6p) Ampthill Town

Final – 2 MayDesborough Town v Eaton Socon

6 SWE

Champions – Bovey TraceyRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

6 SWW

Champions – Liskeard AthleticRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

6 UC1

Champions – Retford FCPlayoffs – Retford United, Stapleford Town, Coalville Town, Staveley Miners WelfareRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 25 AprRetford United 1-0 Staveley Miners Welfare

Stapleford Town 0-1 Coalville Town

Final – 2 MayRetford United v Coalville Town

6 WX1

Champions – FleetlandsPlayoffs – Folland Sports, Colden Common, Yateley United, Whitchurch UnitedRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals28 Apr – Folland Sports 0-1 Whitchurch United29 Apr – Colden Common 1-2 Yateley United 2

Final – 2 MayYateley United v Whitchurch United

6 WL1

Champions – Devizes TownPlayoffs – Sturminster Newton United, Wells City, Avonmouth, Bristol TelephonesRelegated – Find out more through @petermiller36’s spreadsheet for better understanding with PPG reprieve table)

Semi Finals – 21 AprSturminster Newton United 0-0 (5-4p) Bristol TelephonesWells City 0-0 (4-2p) Avonmouth

Final – 25 AprSturminster Newton United 2-2 (6-5p) Wells City