NUNEATON TOWN have been deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player, putting a huge dent in the club’s hopes of securing a National League North play-off spot.
Boro were found guilty of breaching National League Rule 6.1.1 of fielding an ineligible player in the 3-1 win at Corby Town on Saturday, February 27.
However, the three points gained in that fixture have been taken away, dropping the club down to seventh and out of the play-off positions.
Nuneaton have eight league games left to play and will need to improve on their record of just two wins in ten matches if they want to climb back into the top five.
A National League statement read: “At a hearing before a sub committee of the National League board held on Tuesday, March 22 a charge against Nuneaton Town FC of fielding an ineligible player in its match against Corby Town in the National League North on Saturday February 27 was determined.
“Upon the club’s own admission to the charge, Nuneaton Town FC was found guilty of a breach of Rule 6.1.1 and sanctioned under Rule 6.9, being fined £250 for the offence and the three points the club gained in the match ordered to be deducted from its league table score.”
Nuneaton have confirmed they will appeal the decision with chairman Lee Thorn adding: “We believe that the National League have made an error in its adjudication of this matter and can assure the players, coaching staff, and supporters that we will do all within our power to reverse this decision.
“Our priority remains maintaining our play-off position and we will do all we can to support the players and coaching staff who have worked so hard during this season.”
