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3UP TAKES A KEY STEP FORWARD

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 February 2026

WITH almost scripted timing, the EFL board discussed the 3UP issue exactly a year on from the launch of the National League’s official campaign for an extra promotion spot.
It’s been a talking point for a lot longer than 12 months, of course, but the fear of the issue dragging on even longer prompted a more formal push.
The EFL have, in fairness, acknowledged they can’t drag their heels forever but want it baked into the new financial package with the Premier League.
The two parties are clearly miles apart and National League clubs are caught in the crossfire. I...

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