The Council’s decisions – carried by a vote of its members – came after recommendations from The FA’s Membership Committee.
Whitehawk FC of the Conference South had wanted to change to Brighton and Hove City, while Darlington 1883, who play in Division One North of the Northern Premier League, were asking to become Darlington FC.
The Council, which is made up of representatives from across football, fully considered the recommendations in reaching the decisions at its meeting at Wembley Stadium.
About The FA Council
The FA Council’s powers are set out in the Articles of Association and its roles include regulating football matters such as disciplinary matters, referees and match and competition sanctioning.
The Council delegates a number of these matters to various committees, including the Membership Committee which considers the criteria for Full and Associate Member Club status, membership applications and removal of such status and matters relating to clubs’ financial records, names and constitutions.
Meeting regularly throughout the year, The FA Council represents all of English football and members are appointed from the Premier League, Football League, County FAs, affiliated leagues and associations, clubs, referees, supporters and inclusion bodies. All FA Board Members are also members of The FA Council.
The FA is a not for profit organisation, which puts more than £100m back into the game each year.
