League Constitution 26/27

 

The Southern Counties East Football League can now announce the constitution for the 2026/27 season.

Each SCFEL Division will feature 18 clubs with one familiar face returning and one club entering a new era in the National League System.

PREMIER DIVISION

The Premier Division will be at 18 clubs for the new season.

We welcome back Beckenham Town following their spell away from the league after leaving in 2021.

There will also be new experiences for both AFC Greenwich Borough and SE Dons who will compete at Step 5 level for the first time in their histories.

AFC Greenwich Borough
Bearsted
Beckenham Town
Corinthian
Chislehurst Glebe
Erith & Belvedere
Faversham Strike Force
Fisher
Hollands & Blair
Kennington
Larkfield & New Hythe
Petts Wood & Holmesdale
Phoenix Sports
Rusthall
SE Dons
Snodland Town
Sutton Athletic
Tunbridge Wells

The Premier Division is scheduled to kick off on Saturday 1st August

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FIRST DIVISION

The First Division welcomes several notable additions ahead of the new campaign.

Hythe Town and Stansfeld take their places in the division, while Minster arrive following promotion from the Kent County League.

For Minster, it marks a historic moment as they prepare to compete in the National League System for the very first time.

Banstead Athletic
Bridon Ropes
Croydon
FC Elmstead
Greenways
Halls Athletic
Hythe Town
Lewisham Borough
Lordswood
Lydd Town
Minster
Rochester United
SC Thamesmead
Sheppey Sports
Stansfeld
Staplehurst Monarchs
Tooting Bec
Welling Town

The First Division is scheduled to kick off on Saturday 8th August

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Both Divisions will be confirmed at the SCEFL AGM on Thursday June 25th