The FA has confirmed that Padiham will be competing in the NWCFL Premier Division next season.
At a meeting of the FA's Leagues Committee held earlier today, the relegation of the club to Step 5 of the National League System was confirmed.
The club now rejoins our league after two seasons in the Evo-Stik League Division One North. They were promoted as NWCFL Premier Division champions at the end of season 2012-2013.