Wrexham AFC set to stay up after clubs vote to end season amid coronavirus outbreak

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Wrexham AFC are set to stay up in the National League after clubs voted to end the season, following the coronavirus outbreak.

The Dragons are just above the drop zone, sitting in 20th position on 43 points, after being dragged into a relegation battle.

A majority of clubs in the lower tier leagues have now voted to finish the season, with the outcomes of promotion and relegation "under careful consideration."

A statement by the National League said: "National League clubs were asked to support an ordinary resolution on April 9 to end the Playing Season for all fixtures scheduled up to and including 25 April 2020.

"With almost 90% of responses returned it is evident a clear majority of clubs are in favour, including a majority of clubs in each of the National League, National League North and National League South divisions.

"In the knowledge that the ordinary resolution has passed, the League’s board has chosen to communicate the decision now and before the last few responses are received, which will not change the outcome, to enable clubs to make business decisions with greater clarity as soon as possible.

"Clubs yet to respond still have an opportunity to do so, and the League wishes to include as many preferences as possible before the final voting result is declared."

Two clubs are usually promoted from the National League into League Two. Four clubs are relegated and replaced by the champions and play-off winners in each of the National League North and South divisions.

Football in the fifth and sixth tiers was suspended on March 16 after the Covid-19 pandemic spread.

National League chief executive Officer, Michael Tattersall, added: “At a time when the entire country is wrestling with the devastating impact of Covid-19, the cancellation of the remaining normal season matches brings a degree of certainty to our Clubs coping with the business implications of the virus.”

"In consideration of the very serious and unprecedented national public health emergency caused by the coronavirus, National League, National League North and National League South football activities have been suspended since 16 March.

"The options concerning the sporting outcomes of the 2019/20 season remain under careful and timely consideration, and further updates will be given in due course."

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