
The FA have today released the National League System allocations for steps 1 - 6 for the upcoming season 2026/27.
Following last seasons relegation Cray Valley (PM) will be in the Isthmian South East Division at Step 4. The make up of which will be - In alphabetical order:
AFC Croydon Athletic
Ashford United
Broadbridge Heath
Cray Valley (PM) (R)
Crowborough Athletic
Deal Town
Eastbourne Town
Erith Town
Faversham Town
Guernsey or Peacehaven & Telscombe (P)
Hastings United
Herne Bay
Horley Town (P)
Margate
Mertsham
Punjab United (P)
Sevenoaks Town
Sheppey United
Sittingbourne
South Park (Reigate) (S)
Steyning Town (P)
Whitstable Town (P)
(P) = promoted, (R) = relegated, (S) = sideways move
Full details can be found here:
https://www.thefa.com/news/2026/may/14/nls-club-allocations-2026-27
For the Millers it will mean resuming some old rivalries and battles. However there will be a few clubs that will see Cray Valley (PM) meet for the first time at league level. These include Eastbourne Town, Horley Town and Steyning Town along with South Park (Reigate) who they previously met in the FA Vase 2013/14. Should Peacehaven & Telscombe be victorious in their play off final that would be another first time meeting.

20 Opponents for the new season now confirmed with the final spot to be decided between Guernsey and Peacehaven & Telscombe who meet in their play off final on Saturday 23rd May.
A number of supporters have already said how much they are looking forward to visiting the coastal sides, of which there will be a minimum of six. It promises to be an exciting season for Kevin Lisbie and his team.
Fixures will be announced in due course, last year this was around the middle of July. In the meantime details of our pre-season friendlies are expected to be announced very shortly.