Hinckley to remain in Midland League for 2023/24

Hinckley AFC will remain in the Midland League Division One for 2023/24 after club allocations were confirmed by the Football Association this lunchtime.

The allocations confirm Division One as a 20-team league for next season, with three incoming teams replacing four departing clubs.

We’ll continue to have two Leicestershire derbies, with Heather St John’s relegated into Division One and Ingles remaining in the division, as well as Nuneaton Griff providing our closest match.

Allscott Heath, based in Shropshire, and Sutton United, from Sutton Coldfield, have baoth been promoted into the league.

Heath Hayes and Haughmond were relegated with Dudley Town and Ashby Ivanhoe promoted.

Subject to appeals, the full allocation of Division One is:

  • AFC Bridgnorth
  • Allscott Heath
  • Bilston Town
  • Chelmsley Town
  • Coton Green
  • Coventry Copsewood
  • Cradley Town
  • Droitwich Spa
  • Heather St John’s
  • Hinckley
  • Ingles
  • Nuneaton Griff
  • OJM Black Country
  • Paget Rangers
  • Shawbury United
  • Smethwick Rangers
  • Stapenhill
  • Sutton United
  • Wednesfield
  • Wolverhampton Sporting
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