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STEPS 1 & 2



THE LEAGUES - STEPS 1 & 2


Steps 1 & 2 of The National Leagues System are made up of just one League. Previously known as The Conference, The National League has 3 divisions. Premier, North and South. The Premier promotes to The English Football League.

Navigate to the NLS page for full promotion & relegation detail.

* Grade 2 has to be achieved by March 31st upon promotion entry to Step 2

A plan of how the ground could achieve a future capacity of 4,000  is needed by the same March 31st as above.

In order to qualify for play-off entry, or at the latest In the 3rd consecutive season of membership, 500 undercover seats are required.

* Grade 1 is required by March 31st upon entry to Step 1.

The club must be able to demonstrate how a capacity of 5,000 could be achieved.

* Ground Grading is required every 3 years for every ground.

PREPARATION

for your inspection

Preaparing for your inspection is important with the pre-inspection questionnaire. Here you can navigate the procedure and prepare

better for the day.

Preparation

DOCUMENTS

Official FA Ground Grading 
document downloads


FA Ground Grading PDF

Football League Entry

THE ESSENTIALS

Everything you need to know

Navigate Ground Grading with a better understanding of document requirements. Here is the essentials walkthrough for clarity of meaning

and inside tips.


The Essentials

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