Seven KoolSport Northern Counties East League Premier Division sides have applied to move up into the UniBond League for next season.

Arnold Town, Bridlington Town, Long Eaton United, Mickleover Sports, Pickering Town, Selby Town and Thackley all signalled to the Football Association their desire to go up the National League System by the 31st of December deadline.

There were sixty Step 5 clubs nationally that applied for the move up to Step 4.

Clubs must now pass through a ground grading inspection and finish in a suitable league position in order to progress.