National League suffer blow in bid for extra promotion spot as EFL make feelings clear The EFL have given no indication they will accept the National League's request for an extra promotion spot.
National League Chair Jack Pearce said: “An extra promotion place for these Clubs into the EFL would create an invaluable aspiration for all these clubs and supporters - plus clubs in the leagues below.
Since 2004 the National League has had two promotions spots and - unlike what has happened between the Premier League and Championship - no side has gone up since then and come straight back down the following year.
Over the last 15 years Championship outfits Luton Town and Oxford United have both been promoted from the National League, as have League One sides Wrexham and Stockport County.
It will give more opportunity to clubs relegated from EFL League 2 to ‘bounce back’.".
