Football in England could see the biggest change since the formation of the Premier League in 1992 as the Football League aims to create an extra division for the 2019/2020 season.
A five-league system, also featuring on the Football League's official website, has been proposed, which would mean that there would be 100 teams grouped by 20, making up the five leagues.
The Football League claims that this system - which has been backed by both the Premier League and FA - would help with fixture congestion and also increase revenue.
For this to work, however, 90 percent of the current 72 Football League must give their support. A decision should be reached by the time the annual general meeting swings by next June.
"There are clear benefits for everyone," Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey explained to BBC Sport.
"It is about taking a step back to try to work out what is best for English football.
"We hope that the Football League taking this first step is the catalyst for future change."
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The following objectives have been identified:
Football League Objectives:
- To maximise the number of weekend/Bank Holiday league fixtures;
- To remove where practical fixture congestion and scheduling conflicts;
- To protect/improve financial distributions/income generation for Football League clubs;
- To maintain the Football League Play-Off Finals as the last event of the domestic season.
Premier League and FA Priorities:
Increasing the prospect of success for Clubs in European competitions;
Increasing the prospect of success for England Teams at all levels;
Retaining the value and status of the FA Cup Competition;
Avoiding a "?problematic' fixture clash with UEFA Competitions;
To achieve a fixture schedule where the FA Cup Final is played the week after the last round of Premier League fixtures.
A number of benefits have been highlighted as well:
- The importance of each individual fixture will increase;
- Reduced travel costs to four games which are often at a distance;
- Midweek travel for fans vastly reduced.
- Potential to reduce squad size;
- Increased importance of reserve team football;
- Enhanced recovery time/match preparation.
- Increase in sale of season tickets due to reduction in midweek games;
- Increased profile on League One, Two & Three at different stages of the season;
- Statistically greater chance of promotion (and relegation);
- At least six new Clubs (30%) to play each season.
- No relegation out of the Football League in 2018/19;
- Different formats for the Football League Trophy available;
- Opportunity to standardise promotion/relegation.