Accrington Stanley, one of the oldest names in football, fought off a bid by the taxman to kick them into touch today.
HM Revenue and Customs went to the High Court seeking an order to wind up the club over an unpaid tax bill of £308,000.
But officials from the Lancashire League Two club promised the debt would be paid within a week.
In the companies court, Mr Registrar Simmonds adjourned the hearing to give the club time to pay up.
The present club was formed in 1968 and regained league status when they were promoted as champions of the Football Conference in 2006.
Accrington had been without a football team following the collapse of the original Accrington Stanley in 1966.
But officials from the Lancashire League Two club promised the debt would be paid within a week.
In the companies court, Mr Registrar Simmonds adjourned the hearing to give the club time to pay up.
The present club was formed in 1968 and regained league status when they were promoted as champions of the Football Conference in 2006.
Accrington had been without a football team following the collapse of the original Accrington Stanley in 1966.
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