Congleton Town has been moved into a different league following a reorganisation of the non-league system by the FA.

Alongside fellow North West Counties League Premier Division sides Hanley Town and Whitchurch Alport, the Bears will be competing in the Midlands Football League Premier Division from next season.

However, Macclesfield FC have been placed straight into the North West Counties League Premier Division.

A spokesperson for Congleton Town FC tweeted: "The Bears have been moved from the NWCFL to the Midland League - an average away trip of 56 miles, each way.

"Furthest are Racing Club Warwick, Worcester City, Stourport Swifts and Bewdley. Hanley Town our only local trip."

A statement on the FA website said: "We can now confirm that the National League System (NLS) restructure at Steps 4-6 has been completed and the club allocations for the 2021-22 season have been confirmed, subject to FA Council ratification.

"The restructure will see 107 clubs in total upwardly moved within the pyramid at Steps 4-6 in order to facilitate the new divisions, with a new additional division at Step 4 and two additional new divisions at Step 5 and a reduction of divisions, from 20 to 17, at Step 6.

"The restructure will have a positive impact on a significant number of clubs, supporting them with reduced travel and costs and providing greater opportunities for generating income via localised fixtures.

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"We would like to thank all of the clubs across the National League System for their hard work and effort in completing their applications for upwards movement and we look forward to welcoming them back for the 2021-22 season."