AFC Fylde approved for promotion by EFL

Don’t miss the latest football news and gossip from leagues in England, Scotland and Europe with footballwire.co.ukAll clubs in the National League are required to submit an application and Fylde’s has been accepted following an EFL inspection.

Chief executive Neil Joy said: “It’s another measure of our progress as a club that we have passed the initial stage of ensuring that we can compete in the EFL should we secure promotion.”

Chairman David Haythornthwaite said: “This is an historic day for everyone associated with the club.

“Ten years ago we were playing in a field in front of 60 fans in the North West Counties League Division Two.

“Now, after five promotions, our gates are averaging 1,700 and we are just one step from the promised land.

“We built Mill Farm with the Football League in mind, so to have this confirmed is great news for all concerned and is another massive ‘tick in the box’.”

All clubs in the National League are required to submit an application and Fylde’s has been accepted following an EFL inspection.

Chief executive Neil Joy said: “It’s another measure of our progress as a club that we have passed the initial stage of ensuring that we can compete in the EFL should we secure promotion.”

Chairman David Haythornthwaite said: “This is an historic day for everyone associated with the club.

“Ten years ago we were playing in a field in front of 60 fans in the North West Counties League Division Two.

“Now, after five promotions, our gates are averaging 1,700 and we are just one step from the promised land.

“We built Mill Farm with the Football League in mind, so to have this confirmed is great news for all concerned and is another massive ‘tick in the box’.”