The allocations for Steps 3 to 6 for this season were announced by The Football Association on 15 May 2023,[2] and were subject to appeals.
Starting this season, the Premier Division in the league promotes two clubs; one as champions and one via a four-team play-off.
Solely for this season, there was only one club relegated from the Step 5 division.
[3] This division comprises 18 teams, two fewer than the previous season.
This division comprises 20 teams, one fewer than the previous season.