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The FA proposes major Step 6 expansion to cut travel for grassroots clubs

Teams at the base of the National League System will travel shorter distances to away games if the FA’s latest restructure proposal receives enough support.
The likes of Stockport Georgians and Market Drayton Town could be affected by an extension of the pyramid at Step 6

By Andrew Simpson

Teams at the base of the National League System will travel shorter distances to away games if the FA’s latest restructure proposal receives enough support.
At a recent meeting, the governing body presented to league officials its plan to add seven new divisions at Step 6 – increasing the current number from 17 to 24. The aim would be for each to have 18 clubs.
“It won’t be a perfect fit, but it’s probably the best fit for now,” Chris Stirrup, North West Counties League (NWC-FL) chairman, told The NLP. “This isn’t an easy task.”
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