Bury AFC, the phoenix club launched after Bury’s expulsion from the Football League, will begin life next season in the 10th tier of English football. The North West Counties Football League has approved an application from Bury AFC for them to join the league next season. Bury were expelled from the English Football League in August after failing to secure new ownership when a last-gasp takeover bid collapsed. A message posted on Bury AFC’s Twitter account read: “Bury AFC are listed below for inclusion (to the) North West Counties Football League for 2020/21. “This confirms our belief that we are the only team currently with an application in to play football in Bury next season.

Source: Express February 21, 2020 10:07 UTC