THE Welsh National League Premier Division’s battle for promotion is between Flintshire rivals Holywell Town and Mold Alex.

Both second-placed Holywell and Mold Alex, six points back in fifth spot, were awarded the Tier Two domestic licence, which is required for clubs to play in Cymru North.

No other club from tier three applied for the licence, which means that it’s a straight shootout between the Wellmen and the Alex should the campaign resume after the coronavirus crisis.

An statement issued by Holywell read: “We were thrilled to receive the news this evening that we had obtained the licence and if we get promoted we will be able to participate in the Cymru North League next season.

“The club would like to thank those for their contribution in obtaining the Tier Two licence.”

Mold Alex were similarly pleased to be granted a licence, saying: “The club are delighted to announce that we have been successful in gaining their Tier Two licence today.

“We would like to thank everyone who has put in the hard work to make this possible.”

Welsh Alliance Division One promotion chasers Holyhead Hotspur and Denbigh Town were also awarded a Tier Two licence.

The likes of Buckley Town, Corwen, Flint Town United and Gresford Athletic all received the Tier Two licence, although Colwyn Bay were denied by the First Instance Body, the third placed outfit intending to appeal.

Bay, third in the Cymru North, intend on appealing, a statement confirming: “Whilst the news of the Tier Two First Instance Body’s decision from today’s meeting is disappointing, having read through the letter of notification the club has received, it’s clear that the clerical errors can be rectified upon appeal and we fully intend to do so.”

The Welsh National League, meanwhile, have decided to end the Reserves and Reserves and Colts Leagues, and all cup competitions, with immediate effect.

A statement read: “In addition to relieving pressure on fixture scheduling should there be a resumption of domestic football this season it was felt that as the Reserve Divisions will be restructured, promotion/relegation was therefore not applicable, so curtailment at this stage in the season for both divisions and all cup competitions was the most suitable option.

“The FAW supported this decision and referred it for approval by the National League Board, who met and agreed for both divisions and all League Cup competitions to be curtailed with immediate effect.”