Bury FC have been expelled from the Football League following the collapse of a takeover deal, the English Football League has confirmed.
Earlier in the day on Tuesday, C&N Sporting Risk pulled out of a deal to take over the cash-strapped League One side, which led to a 5pm deadline passing without new ownership.
With current owner Steve Dale unable to secure a buyer, the EFL announced that the "EFL Board has unanimously determined with enormous regret that Bury’s membership be withdrawn."
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Bury FC will depart the EFL after 134 years of continuous membership.