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No relegation from L2.
How’s that if they’re doing play offs think of the legal challenges
Promising for us!
Sounds like this is an indicative vote rather than a 100% finalised outcome. EFL and The FA would have to ratify it and I guess the EFL aren't going to do that until L1 has come to an agreement!
BBC Sports reports
"League Two's season has been brought to an early conclusion following discussions between clubs and the English Football League.
The final table will be decided using a points-per-game method, but promotion and relegation has yet to be finalised."
Ian Abrahams, the broadcaster is suggesting that 20 of the 24 clubs said there should be NO relegation.
L1 clubs to discuss again on Monday.
Thanks both - so the SFs would be Oxford v Wycombe and Fleetwood v Peterborough...
This would keep McAnthrobus happy, but exclude Pompey, Sunderland and Ipswich, who are the other three in the rebel six... aah diddums!
The only concern with this is the prospect of some supporters travelling up/down the M40 to loiter outside grounds, which could cause issues with the police etc
Re: L2 - I think Stevenage and Macc may get away with no relegation, as getting a six-way playoff organised in the National League may prove a complex issue - so I expect just Barrow to come up to replace Bury.... but as L2 are planning to hold their playoffs, then hopefully Southend and Bolton can be relegated as they deserve..
Generally, I'm against the idea of PPG deciding relegation, especially when it is down to a couple of points, but just want to make sure there is an exception for Southend and Bolton as they are majorly detached and do not deserve another go in L1 next term.How would the other relegation spot from League 1 be decided?
Interesting comment below this - "I think the weighted one is worse to be honest, teams with an easy run in get a double punishment and those with a tougher run in get undue credit. - actually a fair point!!