National League
The National League stands at the top of the National League System (NLS), a comprehensive structure linking together over 50 different leagues under the auspices of The Football Association (FA). The National League is at "Step 1" of the NLS, and National League North and National League South make up "Step 2". Above the National League are the 92 clubs that together make up the highest levels of English football, the Premier League and the EFL; below the National League are the "Step 3" and lower leagues of the NLS.