Burnley U18s, Birmingham City U18s Did not return to the league after failing to retain category one academy status.
The sides finishing in the top two positions in both regions at the end of the season will progress to a knockout stage to determine the overall league champion.
Burnley U18s, Birmingham City U18s returned to the league after failing to retain category one academy status.
Stockport County U18s arrived after being promoted to the football league as a Category 3 Academy for the very first time.
For clubs that get relegated to the National League, they have two years to gain promotion back to the EFL.