22-02-2018, 19:08
Just found this. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43161444
Artificial pitches
Under current guidelines synthetic or artificial pitches are not permitted in the EFL and discussions on whether to change this will take place at their Annual General Meeting in June.
In December 2017, three National League clubs with artificial pitches spoke to BBC Sport about the ramifications of earning promotion. The current rules mean that should they decide not to change to a grass pitch they would be relegated to National League North or South rather than get promoted.
The EFL said in Thursday's statement: "Any National League club with aspirations to play in the EFL in 2018-19 was required to submit an application by 31 December 2017, confirming that in the event of achieving promotion, they would agree to comply with the qualification criteria, which includes the requirement for a grass playing surface. All National League clubs that have made an application have agreed to meet this criteria.
"Should any National League club be promoted to the EFL but fail to meet the criteria by the nominated date, it will result in the 23rd club in League Two retaining its status."
Artificial pitches
Under current guidelines synthetic or artificial pitches are not permitted in the EFL and discussions on whether to change this will take place at their Annual General Meeting in June.
In December 2017, three National League clubs with artificial pitches spoke to BBC Sport about the ramifications of earning promotion. The current rules mean that should they decide not to change to a grass pitch they would be relegated to National League North or South rather than get promoted.
The EFL said in Thursday's statement: "Any National League club with aspirations to play in the EFL in 2018-19 was required to submit an application by 31 December 2017, confirming that in the event of achieving promotion, they would agree to comply with the qualification criteria, which includes the requirement for a grass playing surface. All National League clubs that have made an application have agreed to meet this criteria.
"Should any National League club be promoted to the EFL but fail to meet the criteria by the nominated date, it will result in the 23rd club in League Two retaining its status."
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