ACCRINGTON Stanley will be joined in the Nationwide Conference by Carlisle United and York City next season.

Paul Simpson's Carlisle put up a brave fight but lost their Football League status along with Chris Brass's Minstermen at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Stanley Reserves maintained the pressure at the top of the Lancashire League after cruising to a 5-0 win over Chorley Reserves on Friday night.

With just two games to go, the Reds are now just five points behind leaders Morecambe, who they play in the Lancashire League Cup Final on Wednesday night before entertaining Lancaster City Reserves at Great Harwood .

Both games kick-off at 7.30pm.