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EFL NEED TO GET A GRIP OF 3G DEBATE

by
The LeaguePaper Team
3 September 2017

TWO years ago – to widespread surprise – it was announced that 3G pitches would not be permitted in the EFL.
Debate over? Not likely. With Sutton United sitting atop the National League pre-weekend, the issue is more relevant than ever.
Alongside Bromley and Maidstone, Sutton are one of three Conference sides who play on an artificial surface. With six play-off spots now up for grabs, there is a high probability of at least one being in the mix.
What happens then? If Sutton stay in the top seven, they’ll have no choice but to cede their place to the team who finished eight...

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