National League: Football Association ratifies end of season
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The National League play-offs start on Friday
The Football Association Council has ratified the National League's proposal to end the regular 2019-20 season early because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A majority of clubs in all three divisions of the National League voted to calculate the final standings on a points-per-game basis on 17 June.
The decision by the FA Council, external confirms Barrow will return to the English Football League after 48 years away.
It also means the play-offs can now start on Friday.
All games will be in accordance with the government's return to domestic competition guidance., external
National League clubs voted to end the campaign on 22 April, a month after the season was halted because of Covid-19.
Last month a resolution was passed to determine tables on unweighted points-per-game, with King’s Lynn Town and Wealdstone promoted as champions of National League North and South respectively.
Ebbsfleet United confirmed on Tuesday they would not proceed with legal action to challenge the decision after being relegated from the National League by 0.002 of a point.
The National League Promotion Final, to decide who goes up to the EFL with Barrow, will take place at Wembley on 2 August.
National League play-off schedule
17 July (19:00 KO)
Boreham Wood v FC Halifax Town
18 July (15:00 KO)
Yeovil Town v Barnet
25 July (1430 KO)
Semi-final: Harrogate Town v Boreham Wood or FC Halifax
25 July (1700 KO)
Semi-final: Notts County v Yeovil Town or Barnet
2 August (1500 KO)
Promotion final, Wembley
National League North play-off schedule
19 July (15:00 KO)
Altrincham v Chester
Brackley Town v Gateshead
25 July (15:00 KO)
Semi-final - York City v Altrincham or Chester
Semi-final - Boston United v Brackley or Gateshead
1 August (15:00 KO)
Promotion Final - Stadium of highest ranked finalist
National League South play-off schedule
19 July (15:00 KO)
Slough Town v Dartford
Bath City v Dorking Wanderers
25 July (15:00 KO)
Semi-final: Havant & Waterlooville v Slough or Dartford
Semi-final: Weymouth v Bath or Dorking
1 August (15:00 KO)
Promotion Final - Stadium of highest ranked finalist