"Picture the scene. Your team has amassed 96 points, finishing 13 clear of the nearest challengers, but doesn't win promotion. Instead, the club who finished 23 points and three places below you goes up. That was the situation York City were faced with last season when they agonisingly missed out on promotion from the National League to the English Football League (EFL)."
"Momentum for the campaign has gathered pace in recent weeks, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commending the efforts, 60 MPs backing the idea and broadcaster Jeff Stelling joining as a National League ambassador. Big names in English football have also given their support, including legendary manager Neil Warnock, who said "common sense" should prevail to allow an extra promotion spot and that it's "only fear" from EFL clubs preventing it from happening."
York City missed promotion despite accumulating 96 points after Oldham Athletic won the play-offs, prompting criticism that the current two-up, play-off system is unjust. Non-league clubs launched the 3UP campaign seeking a third promotion place from the National League into League Two, with over 100 matches delaying kick-off to spotlight the issue. The campaign is backed by National League North and South clubs, Isthmian, Northern and Southern Premier League teams, 60 MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, broadcaster Jeff Stelling and figures such as Neil Warnock. Recent evidence suggests promoted National League sides often remain competitive in League Two.
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