A fourth club in the Northern Premier League Div 1 South is facing demotion. Following on from the departures of Norton United, Brigg Town, and Rainworth MW, Tividale face demotion after their ground failed a grading inspection. Last season's Midland Football League title winners face an independent inspection of their The Beeches ground in the next seven days to determine whether they are allowed to remain in Step 4.
Barnet's home game with Gateshead on Saturday has been selected for live TV coverage. BT Sport will have cameras at Bristol Rovers as well with the Bees set to be crowned champions of the Conference with a win. Cheltenham have released a trio of loan players ahead of their final two games of the season, preferring to utilise the young pros from their youth side.
The future of the England C team is under threat. National press reports say the team, which has operated for 35 years, could be cut to fund FA plans for more 3G pitches in urban locations, said to cost £30million. FA chief Greg Dyke wants to cut other funding to grassroots football rather than extract a fraction of a percentage from the Premier League.