ROLLERCOASTER OF THRILLS & SPILLS

nalists Ascot United, Combined Counties Premier Division South champions Raynes Park Vale and Badshot Lea move up.

In Isthmian North, relegated duo Bowers & Pitsea and Brightlingsea Regent are joined by Enfield, Ipswich Wanderers and Redbridge, while Walthamstow make a lateral movement from Southern Division One Central.

Isthmian South East opens to one relegated side, Herne Bay, while four promoted sides get the keys – Broadbridge Heath, Erith & Belvedere, Horndean and Phoenix Sports.

In NPL East, Northern League duo Newton Aycliffe and Ashington are joined by Northern Counties East League sides North Ferriby and Winterton Rangers. Belper Town and Liversedge are also on board following relegation.

NPL West sees the arrival of Hednesford Town, Nantwich Town and Stalybridge Celtic from higher levels. They will be joined by promoted sides Vauxhall Motors and Avro from the North West Counties Premier, while Chasetown move across from the NPL Midlands.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are the sole relegated side to join the NPL Midlands, while half a dozen promoted sides will be keen to prove their worth – Anstey Nomads, Coventry Sphinx, Lye Town, Quorn, Rugby Town and Walsall Wood.

Southern Division One Central has drawn in relegated trio Bedford Town, Kings Langley and North Leigh. Moving up into it are Leighton Town and Stotfold, while Marlow have been switched sideways from the Isthmian South Central.

Yate Town have fallen into Southern Division One South. Four promoted sides join them – Bemerton Heath Harlequins, Cribbs, Malvern Town and Wester Premier champions Mousehole.

At Steps 5-6, reinstated Harlow Town have been handed a slot in Eastern Counties Division One South, while Droylsden make a welcome return in North West Counties Division One North after a three-year absence.