Statement: Northwich Victoria and Woodley Sports

At the FA hearings held at Wembley today the decision of the panel was as follows:

In respect of Northwich Victoria FC, the panel ruled that the Club would not be allowed to participate in the promotion play-offs, however the Club would not be expelled from the Northern Premier League but relegated one step from the 2012/2013 Season.

In respect of the appeal by Woodley Sports FC, the panel upheld the decision of the Northern Premier League and the Club will be relegated to a step to be determined by the Football Association.

No further comment will be made by the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League at this time