Previously, clubs participating in the Premier Reserve League (the highest level of reserve football in England) were removed from the competition if their first team in the Premier League were relegated and replaced with a promoted team.

[5] The senior youth age range for EPPP Category Two academies is the Professional Development League.

The competition is split into two regional divisions, with the overall champion determined after an end of season play-off series.

The junior youth age range for EPPP Category 2 academies is the U18 Professional Development League.

The competition is split into two regional divisions, with the overall champion determined after an end of season play-off series.