Hertfordshire club Bishop's Stortford given National League North appeal date

Bishop's Stortford are appealing being placed in the National League North. Picture: James Boyes/Flickr 

Bishop's Stortford are pressing ahead with their appeal after being placed in the National League North.

The Hertfordshire club, 27 miles north-east of central London, said the board fully respected the Football Association’s rules and regulations, but felt it had a responsibility to the club’s shareholders, players, officials, volunteers and supporters to fully explore the allocation process.

It said it had sought professional advice as part of this review, with the supporters trust raising nearly £3,000 to help with the "financial burden" of managing the appeal.

A map of the National League North teams for the 2023/24 season. Picture: Wikipedia

The club have now said the appeal will be heard on Wednesday 7th June. 

The club want the FA to give them a slot in National League South instead after their promotion from the Isthmian League, Premier Division.

If the appeal fails, Bishop's Stortford's longest trip of the season would be a whopping 540-mile round trip to the league's most northerly side Blyth Spartans.

But from Hereford, that round trip is actually 20 miles further.