BREAKING:

It will now be Altrincham NOT Solihull Moors that go straight into the playoff semi-finals.

Two hours ago the National League had issued a statement saying Solihull Moors had been given a bye to the semi-finals.

Latest statement⬇️

NEW | Altrincham FC now handed bye to National League semi-final
(not Solihull Moors FC as originally stated) after Gateshead FC were kicked out!
Halifax will play Solihull Moors FC in eliminator instead
National League statement below ⬇️

A statement from the Gateshead Football Club Board of Directors in response to the statements issued by the EFL and National League.

#WorClub ⚪️⚫️

Many will find it hard to understand why an outcome in this process was only reached after the team made the play-offs… ⬇️

Gateshead not allowed to compete in National League play-offs because
“failed to meet entry criteria” for EFL.

*Solihull Moors receive bye to the semi-final v Barnet
*Altrincham play Halifax Town on Wed - winner will play Bromley in other semi

Final at Wembley May 5

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