Isthmian League South East Division teams for the 2026-2027 season
AFC Croydon Athletic, Ashford United, Broadbridge Heath, Cray Valley PM (Relegated), Crowborough Athletic, Deal Town, Eastbourne Town, Erith Town, Faversham Town, Hastings United, Herne Bay, Horley Town (Promoted), Margate, Merstham, Peacehaven & Telscombe (Promoted), Punjab United (Promoted), Sevenoaks Town, Sheppey United, Sittingbourne, South Park (Reigate) (Sideways move), Steyning Town (Promoted), Whitstable Town (Promoted).
Isthmian League South East newcomers
Cray Valley PM:
The Vickers make their return to the Isthmian League South East having been relegated from the Premier Division after two seasons in the division having been crowned South East Champions in the 2023/24 campaign.
We last played Cray Valley last season in the FA Trophy First Round, a game which we won 2-1. In the League, we last played the Vickers in December 2023 when we won 3-2.
South Park (Reigate):
The Sparks have been moved to the South East Division from the South Central Division as part of the Isthmian League restructure.
We last played South Park in September 2022 when we won 2-1 in the FA Trophy First Qualifying Round. In the League, we last played in March 2018 when we again won 2-1 away from home.
Whitstable Town:
The Oystermen won the Southern Counties Premier Division and return to the Isthmian League South East for the first time since their relegation from the division in the 2021/22 campaign.
Last season’s all conquering side under ex Brickie Jamie Coyle have mostly left for pastures new. Jamie and his coaching staff have all joined Margate, Jamie as manager.
We last played Whitstable Town in January 2022 when we won 2-0.
Steyning Town Community:
The Barrowmen return to the Isthmian League South East at the first time of asking having been relegated in their first season in the Division back in 2024/25. They won the Southern Combination Premier Division last campaign.
We last played Steyning Town Community in February 2025 when we won 2-1.
Punjab United:
Punjab United will make their Isthmian League debut having won promotion to the Isthmian League South East Division via the Play-offs.
We have never played Punjab United.
Horley Town:
The Clarets will be in the Isthmian Legue for the first time having been promoted to the South East Division via the Play-offs, beating Tadley Calleva and Fleet Town respectively.
We last played Horley Town in August 2009 in the FA Cup Preliminary Round when we drew 0-0 at home and won 2-0 away from home in the replay.
Peacehaven & Telescombe:
The Tyes return to the Isthmian League after ten years away having won promotion to the South East Division after beating Haywards Heath and Guernsey in the Play-offs.
We last played Peacehaven & Telescombe in March 2016 when we won 3-1.
Jacob Waller