Kent Hurlimann League clubs could play in a new-look London South-East League as part of the Football Association's Step 5 restructure.

It is believed they are likely to form part of a league alongside Croydon and some clubs from East Sussex.

The FA want to establish 12 Step 5 divisions, and started a consultation process with each competition at that level in September.

A meeting with all Step 5 leagues took place at Burton Albion FC on Sunday when the FA’s the Leagues Committee Review Group presented proposals and showed an example of how a new structure might look.

Mike Appleby, the FA’s Leagues and Clubs Manager, emphasised it was a work in progress and no final decision had been made.

"There are a number of inaccurate rumours circulating at the present time and we must await the outcome of the consultation process before any final recommendation is made," he said.

"Part of the original aims of the restructure process was to try to equalise the travelling of clubs. It is inevitable therefore that some clubs will find an increase in their travel whilst some will see a reduction."

He added: "The leagues themselves have asked that Step 5 and 6 be reviewed and we are following this through but I reiterate that no decision has been made and will not be made until the consultation process has been completed."

The next stage of the consultation process sees all Step 5 clubs invited to attend a series of regional meetings to consider the current situation and have any concerns explained to them. The meeting for Kent League clubs will take place at the Thurrock Hotel, Aveley on Sunday.

Any restructure is expected to take effect from the 2013/2014 season.