The FA Council have voted overwhelmingly to ratify the decision to wipe this season’s results from Step 3 to 7 from history.
The news is a blow to those clubs who have fought to win promotion and had hoped to carry on their bids when the UK Government lifts lockdown restrictions.
Over 150 clubs had put their name to a letter asking the FA Council not to expunge the 2019/20 results. Sides affected include Selby Town, Pontefract Collieries, Campion, Penistone Church, Yorkshire Amateur, Liversedge and Bridlington Town.
It remains unclear what the FA’s plans will be if Government restrictions remain in place until September which would mean starting a new season would be impossible.