The number of KoolSport NCEL sides to have expressed an interest in moving up to the UniBond League has increased to nine.

Armthorpe Welfare's name has been added to the list, joining Bridlington Town, Liversedge, Long Eaton United, Pickering Town, Rainworth Miners Welfare, Scarborough Athletic, Selby Town and Thackley.

Promotion is limited to either the Champion club, or the club finishing in second place should the top club be unable to progress.

Each club will need to achieve the Grade E by March 31st in order to be eligible to move up.