Conference vote to keep it on the grass rather then put it on the plastic

Luton famously played on a plastic pitch during the 1980s and early 90s, but they have been outlawed from English professional football since 1995.

The issue was raised following reformed Maidstone United’s success on a 3G pitch in the Ryman League Premier. Their current pitch would be banned if they win promotion to the Conference.

Following an Extraordinary General Meeting in Telford on Wednesday afternoon, a Conference statement said: “The vote by the member clubs in compliance with competition regulations saw the proposal defeated by 21 votes to 11 votes. All 32 votes being cast.

“This means for the 2014-15 season only natural grass turf surfaces will be permitted in all three divisions of the Conference.”