There will be just one relegation place from Division 3 to the Nationwide Conference for Oxford United to worry about next season after the Football League's rejection of a proposal to promote two Conference clubs.
Chairmen of the 72 League clubs backed the present system of one up, one down to continue until they have received more detailed assurances that those relegated would not be financially damaged.
The Conference have reacted angrily to the rejection and will debate the issue on Thursday at an extraordinary general meeting.
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