Step 6 of the National League System

Step 6 of the National League system contains 16 regional leagues that operate independently from each other. At least 16 teams play in each league, with the highest number of teams in the leagues being 20.

These leagues act as a feeder system to step 5, although both promotion and relegation are arranged according to separate agreements with the appropriate county feeder leagues.

Along with clubs from mainland England, FC Isle of Man has also participated in step six of the National League system.

Teams at Step 6 participate in the First Division Challenge Cup winners, with all teams playing in each league eligible to take part in the competition.

Leagues In Step Six

• Combined Counties League Division One
• Eastern Counties League Division One North
• Eastern Counties League Division One South
• Hellenic League Division One Midland League Division One
• Northern Counties East Division One
• Northern League Division Two
• North West Counties League Division One North
• North West Counties League Division One South
• Southern Counties East League Division One
• South West Peninsula League Premier Division East
• South West Peninsula League Premier Division West
• Spartan South Midlands League Division One
• Southern Combination Division One
• United Counties League Division One
• Wessex League Division One
• Western League Division One