‘It would not have been safe’ – ‘Devastated’ footy club BANNED from play-offs after failing ground grading

A NON-LEAGUE football club in the eighth tier have been relegated due to ground grading concerns. Portishead Town, who play in the Southern League South, finished second with 95 points from 42 matches and were gearing up for Wednesday’s promotion play-off semi-final against Shaftesbury. But instead of potentially beginning the 2026/27 season in Step 3,…