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Oliver King

National League confirms new match highlights embargo ahead of weekend fixtures

The Vanarama National League has confirmed that the embargo for posting match highlights has been brought forward following discussions at a meeting yesterday.

This will allow clubs up and down the league, including Notts County, access to matchday action significantly quicker, with the previous embargo only allowing clubs to post highlights from a Saturday game at midnight the following day, and 10pm for midweek matches.

In the new ruling, Magpies fans will be able to view the action from the game following the conclusion of BT Sport's National League highlights show.

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On matchdays when there is no show, clubs can post from 6:15pm which is outside of UEFA's blocked hours.

In a statement released by the National League, it read: "The National League has been in discussions with BT Sport on the timing restriction on Clubs placing their highlights online and the difficulties this can cause some Clubs.

"Yesterday BT Sport confirmed they are in agreement for the restriction to be amended so that Clubs can upload their highlights immediately following the BT Sport National League highlights show, rather than the current restriction.

"Whilst the timing of the BT Sport highlights show may vary – they are typically scheduled at 10pm, finishing at 10.30pm, with this being the case for the forthcoming weeks.

"Should there not be a weekend highlights show, highlights cannot be uploaded until after the blackout in accordance with Article 48.

"In relation to midweek highlights, these can be shown immediately following the completion of the game.

"This amendment is effective immediately and the League are grateful to BT Sport for this concession."

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