WORCESTER Raiders have discovered which league they will play in next season after the FA released the National League System (NLS) club allocations for steps one to six.
Raiders will play in the Southern League Division One South in 2026/27 after achieving promotion from the Hellenic League Premier Division via the play-offs.
Worcester will play at Step Four for the first time in the club’s history next season.
A total of five clubs achieved promotion into the division – Worcester, Barnstaple Town, Paulton Rovers, Portland United and Slimbridge.
Relegated teams Dorchester Town, Hungerford Town, Tiverton Town and Weymouth have dropped into the division.
And Willand Rovers received a reprieve from relegation to remain in the Southern League Division One South.
The other teams Worcester will come up against next season are: Bideford, Bishops Cleeve, Bristol Manor Farm, Exmouth Town, Falmouth Town, Hartpury, Larkhall Athletic, Melksham Town, Shaftesbury, Sporting Club Inkberrow, Swindon Supermarine and Westbury United.
The league comprises 22 teams.
All leagues are subject to FA Council ratification.
