York City make a 'strong case' regarding how National League seasons should end

All divisions are currently suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak, with the National League board having the stressed the need to finish the season by cancelling all remaining fixtures.

How the final standings will be determined is yet to be decided with crunch talks being held between the league and the FA.

York currently sit at the top of National League North with a two-point lead over second-placed King's Lynn - with the Norfolk side having two games in hand.

A club statement read: "Although the club doesn't typically comment on speculation, this is a unique situation.

"We want to clarify that we are yet to receive official information from the National League around completion of the season.

"However, we would like to take this opportunity to assure fans that the club has made a strong case regarding how the season may be brought to a close, in light of York City FC's position in the league.

"In the meantime, stay safe and we will wait for official news and keep fans up to date as and when we receive information."

The fate of York's county neighbours Harrogate Town, in second place in the National League, is also up in the air along with play-off candidates Halifax Town.

Some reports have stated that Harrogate and leaders Barrow will be promoted to the Football League while Fylde and Chorley would be relegated to National League North.

Harrogate managing director Garry Plant said: "We are still waiting for information from the National League as to where we stand. We're sat on the edge of our seats."

Offering a Halifax perspective, chairman David Bosomworth commented: "The National League has been in touch and we’ve submitted all the information that was required from a financial and contractual perspective.

"We were also asked our thoughts on the completion of the season, which of course as long as the integrity of the competition is not in question, we’d want to do, for the club, the supporters and the team."