The Football Association have announced the National League System applicants seeking promotion from Step 7 to 6; with Newcastle University among those in the running.

The FA received applications from 52 clubs operating at Step 7 across the country. Newcastle University have applied to be considered for promotion at the end of the 2018-19 season, with each Step 7 division being capable of producing one candidate.

Newcastle University, who were rejected promotion last season, currently sit at the top of the Northern Alliance Premier Division with only one loss and 92 goals scored across 17 games.

But the students will remain positive that their application will be accepted this time around due to their move to Kimberley Park, which is the home of ex-Northern League side Prudhoe Town.

Each application will now be assessed by The FA to validate the eligibility of each club from a ground grading, ground-sharing (i.e. must be in the same ground next season as the whole of the 2018-19 season) and regulatory point of view.

All other promotions at Step 6 and above are automatic and are dealt with in accordance with the Regulations for the Operation of the National League System.