The allocations for Steps 5 and 6 for season 2020–21 were announced by the FA on 21 July,[1] and were subject to appeal.
[2] The scheduled restructuring of non-League football took place at the end of the season, with new divisions added to the Combined Counties and the United Counties Leagues at Step 5 for 2021-22, along with an additional division in the Northern Premier League at Step 4.
The Premier Division comprised 18 teams, one less than the previous season, following the resignation of Brackley Town Saints.
Division One East comprised 15 teams, two less than the previous season, following the resignations of Didcot Town reserves and Marlow United.
Division One West comprised 15 teams, one less than the previous season, following the resignation of New College Swindon.