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Portishead Town have been relegated to Step 5 after the FA revoked an extension and ruled ground grading concerns barred promotion.
The FA cited stands not installed by March as the reason for dropping the club to Step 5, affecting their promotion hopes.
Portishead Town lodged an official appeal, but the hearing on April 27 rejected it, leaving the future of promotion in doubt.
Portishead Town criticized the FA, saying they were misled about ground improvement efforts and the repercussions if standards were not met.
Willand Rovers are set to stay in Step 4 with Portishead Town taking their place in the league structure next season.
Portishead Town had planned spectator stands and argued improvements were underway, but safety concerns delayed installation.
The club claims it followed FA guidance and that progress was not flagged as insufficient at the outset of the appeal.
The decision leaves the future of the promotion play-offs and relegation unclear for the 2025-26 season in the Western League.
Portishead Town criticized the process, stating football should support rapid progress rather than penalize it.

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Portishead Town FC was relegated to Step 5 after the FA ruled their ground did not meet required standards for Step 3/4.
The decision overturned Portishead Town’s anticipated playoff campaign and reshuffled the promotion line-up in the Southern League.
Portishead Town officials called the extension and consultation process a betrayal of the game’s spirit.
The club plans to complete required works by July 2026 to regain Step 3 grading and pursue promotion again.
Bishops Cleeve will meet Malvern Town in the play-offs after Portishead’s relegation altered the lineup.
Portishead Town criticized the FA for not warning about demotion consequences despite assurances of progress.
The club intends to complete essential work after health and safety concerns affected progress.
The FA asserted that upgrades must be completed by March 31 to avoid promotion or playoff eligibility.
Portishead Town had risen rapidly, jumping from Step 6 to Step 4 in two seasons before the setback.
The Southern League confirmed the playoff changes without detailing Portishead’s specific case.
Portishead Town expressed gratitude to supporters while vowing to return.

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