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FOOTBALL – Rugby Borough discover league allocation for 2026/27 season

Aaron Sutcliffe 15th May, 2026 Updated: 15th May, 2026   0

RUGBY Borough 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.

Borough will again play in the Northern Premier League Midlands after finishing 16th in the table last season, nine points clear of the relegation zone.

Borough can look forward to derby matches against the likes of Bedworth United, Coventry United and Nuneaton Town.

A total of four teams achieved promotion into the division – Coventry, Nuneaton, Boston Town and Grantham Town.

And two teams have dropped into the division from the step above – Barwell and St Ives Town.

And Bourne Town have received a reprieve from relegation to remain in the NPL Midlands.




The other teams Borough will come up against next season are: AFC Rushden and Diamonds, Basford United, Belper Town, Boldmere St Michaels, Carlton Town, Coleshill Town, Corby Town, Long Eaton United, Loughborough Students, Mickleover, Shepshed Dynamo, Sutton Coldfield Town and Wellingborough Town.

The league comprises 22 teams.


All leagues are subject to FA Council ratification.