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National League Sets Nov. 15 Three-Minute Kickoff Delay to Press for Third EFL Promotion Place

The EFL says any extra place must form part of wider reforms requiring club votes.

Overview

  • All 12 National League fixtures will start at 3:03 p.m. on Nov. 15 as part of the 3UP Day of Action.
  • The 48 clubs in National League North and South will participate in the show of support, including teams involved in FA Trophy ties that day.
  • The campaign seeks a third automatic route from the fifth tier into League Two, challenging the long-standing two-place system.
  • National League chair Jack Pearce says multiple EFL clubs have privately indicated support but have not formally discussed the proposal collectively.
  • A Football Supporters’ Association poll reported 93% backing for an extra place across divisions, while the EFL cites competitive-balance concerns and insists on a broader reform package with majority approvals.