The FA have this morning released the league allocations for Steps 1 to 4 for the 2017-18 season, with the big news affecting us being that Harrow Borough have been reprieved. This is due to the fact that Worcester City have been placed in Step 5 due to their financial situation.

Coming into the division are Margate, who are relegated from National League South, whilst the promoted clubs are Brightlingsea Regent, Dorking Wanderers (both of whom we've never played before), Tooting & Mitcham United and Thurrock.

The full list, which will be finalised at the Isthmian League AGM in June, is as follows :

Billericay Town, Brightlingsea Regent, Burgess Hill Town, Dorking Wanderers, Dulwich Hamlet, Enfield Town, Folkestone Invicta, Harlow Town, Harrow Borough, Hendon, Kingstonian, Leatherhead, Leiston, Lowestoft Town, Margate, Merstham, Metropolitan Police, Needham Market, Staines Town, Thurrock, Tonbridge Angels, Tooting & Mitcham United, Wingate & Finchley, Worthing.

The new season is scheduled to start on Saturday 12th August.

The full lists for Steps 1 to 4 can be found by going to http://www.thefa.com/news/2017/may/12/national-league-system-steps-1-to-4-allocated-140517