This is a list of football clubs that compete within the leagues and divisions of the men's English football league system as far down as Level 10 (Step 6), that is to say, six divisions below the Premier League/English Football League. Also included are clubs from outside England that play within the English system (suitably highlighted). The relative levels of divisions can be compared on the English football league system page.
List of Leagues and Divisions
edit- Premier League (Level 1)
- English Football League - Championship (Level 2), League One (Level 3), League Two (Level 4)
- National League (Level 5/Step 1)
- National League North / South (Level 6/Step 2)
- Isthmian League Premier (Level 7/Step 3), One North / One South Central / One South East (Level 8/Step 4)
- Northern Premier League Premier (Level 7/Step 3), One East / One Midlands / One West (Level 8/Step 4)
- Southern Football League Premier Central / Premier South (Level 7/Step 3), One Central / One South (Level 8/Step 4)
Below these are the Feeder Leagues:
- Combined Counties Football League Premier North / Premier South (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6)
- Eastern Counties Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One North / One South (Level 10/Step 6)
- Essex Senior Football League (Level 9/Step 5 only)
- Hellenic Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6)
- Midland Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6), plus a Division Two at Level 11
- North West Counties Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One North / One South (Level 10/Step 6)
- Northern Counties East Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6)
- Northern Football League One (Level 9/Step 5), Two (Level 10/Step 6)
- Southern Combination Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6), plus a Division Two at Level 11
- Southern Counties East Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6)
- South West Peninsula League Premier East / Premier West (Level 10/Step 6 only)
- Spartan South Midlands Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6), plus a Division Two at Level 11
- United Counties League Premier North / Premier South (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6)
- Wessex Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6)
- Western Football League Premier (Level 9/Step 5), One (Level 10/Step 6)
Below these (starting at Level 11/Step 7) are the Regional Feeder Leagues, which become increasingly local, and reach all the way down to Level 20.
Alphabetical list of Clubs
editThe divisions are correct for the 2024–25 season.
Key
edit| New club |
| Club was promoted to a higher level. |
| Club was transferred between divisions at the same level. |
| Club resigned or was demoted to a lower level. |
| Club was relegated to a lower level. |
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edit| Club | League/Division | Lvl | Nickname | Change from 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 Northwich | Midland League Premier Division | 9 | Greens | From Northern Premier League One West |
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editNotes:
(IM) Isle of Man club playing in the English football system.
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editNotes:
(CI) Channel Islands club playing in the English football system.
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edit| Club | League/Division | Lvl | Nickname | Change from 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford | Essex Senior League | 9 | Foxes | |
| Ilfracombe Town | Western League Premier Division | 9 | Bluebirds | |
| Ilkeston Town | Southern League Premier Division Central | 7 | Robins | |
| Ilkley Town | Northern Counties East League Division One | 10 | Baht'atters | From North West Counties League One North |
| Infinity | Southern Combination League Division One | 10 | tbc | From Hampshire Premier League Senior |
| Ingles | Midland League Division One | 10 | tbc | |
| Ipswich Town | Premier League | 1 | Tractor Boys | From EFL Championship |
| Ipswich Wanderers | Isthmian League North Division | 8 | Wanderers | |
| Irchester United | Spartan South Midlands League Division One | 10 | Romans | |
| Irlam | North West Counties League Premier Division | 9 | Mitchells | |
| Ivybridge Town | Western League Premier Division | 9 | Bridgers | From South West Peninsula League Premier East |
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edit| Club | League/Division | Lvl | Nickname | Change from 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow | Northern League Division Two | 10 | tbc | |
| Jersey Bulls (CI) | Combined Counties League Premier Division South | 9 | Bulls |
Notes:
(CI) Channel Islands club playing in the English football system.
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editM
editNotes:
(WE) Welsh club playing in the English football system.
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editNotes:
(WE) Welsh club playing in the English football system.
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edit| Club | League/Division | Lvl | Nickname | Change from 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | Southern Combination League Division One | 10 | Oaks | |
| Odd Down | Western League Division One | 10 | Down | |
| OJM Black Country Rangers | Midland League Premier Division | 9 | BCR | From Midland League One |
| Okehampton Argyle | South West Peninsula League Premier Division East | 10 | tbc | |
| Oldham Athletic | National League | 5 | Latics | |
| Oldland Abbotonians | Western League Premier Division | 9 | O's | |
| Ossett United | Northern Premier League Division One East | 8 | Reds | |
| Oxford City | National League North | 6 | City | From National League |
| Oxford United | EFL Championship | 2 | U's | From EFL League One |
| Oxhey Jets | Combined Counties League Division One | 10 | Jets |
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edit| Club | League/Division | Lvl | Nickname | Change from 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Rangers | EFL Championship | 2 | Hoops | |
| Quorn | Northern Premier League Division One Midlands | 8 | Vegetarians |
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editNotes:
(WE) Welsh club playing in the English football system.
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editU
edit| Club | League/Division | Lvl | Nickname | Change from 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Services Portsmouth | Wessex League Premier Division | 9 | RN | |
| Uttoxeter Town | Midland League Premier Division | 9 | Town | |
| Uxbridge | Isthmian League South Central Division | 8 | Reds |
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edit| Club | League/Division | Lvl | Nickname | Change from 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Motors | Northern Premier League Division One West | 8 | Motormen | |
| VCD Athletic | Southern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | Vickers | |
| Verwood Town | Wessex League Division One | 10 | Potters | |
| Virginia Water | Combined Counties League Premier Division North | 9 | Waters |
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editNotes:
(WE) Welsh club playing in the English football system.
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edit| Club | League/Division | Lvl | Nickname | Change from 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarm & Eaglescliffe | Northern League Division Two | 10 | tbc | |
| Yate Town | Southern League Division One South | 8 | Bluebells | |
| Yateley United | Combined Counties League Division One | 10 | tbc | |
| Yaxley | United Counties League Premier Division South | 9 | Cuckoos | |
| Yeovil Town | National League | 5 | Glovers | From National League South |
| York City | National League | 5 | Minstermen | |
| Yorkshire Amateur | Northern Counties East League Division One | 10 | Ammers |