A legal challenge to a decision to end the Northern Premier League season early, which meant Nantwich Town missing out on possible promotion, has failed.
The challenge was put together by South Shields FC, who were top of the NPL by 12 points when the FA ratified a decision to null and void the 2019-20 season below the National League (step 3 to 7).
Nantwich Town’s promotion bid has been put on hold after the Northern Premier League today suspended all fixtures amid the Coronavirus outbreak.
The NPL said it made the decision after reports of a number of players and officials having to self-isolate with symptoms.
Nantwich Town stayed in touch with the leading teams in BetVictor Northern Premier League with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Ashton United.
The Dabbers cruised to victory with Ricardo Fuller getting on the scoresheet for the first time since re-joining the club.
Nantwich Town moved up to fourth place in Bet Victor Northern Premier League after a fine 3-1 victory over third-placed Matlock Town.
Two goals from the prolific Dabbers striker Joe Malkin helped Nantwich come from behind to secure three points at the Weaver Stadium.
By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold said he is delighted the Northern Premier League has recognised the way the Dabbers play.
Nantwich were awarded with the Northern Premier League Fair Play award for November.
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