The FA have said socially-distanced spectators are allowed back into grassroots grounds from the 12th April as long as there is no changes to the government’s ‘roadmap’. There is no confirmation over permitted capacity numbers though or if this applies to Steps 3 to 6 clubs who want to play matches in April and May. read more→
The FA should sit on their hands and wait for a clearer picture before making a judgement on the future of the season, according to Liversedge manager Jonathan Rimmington. Although surveys for feedback from clubs on what to do have been sent out, The FA are clearly hovering their finger over the nuclear button nearly read more→
Reports suggest the FA are to meet this week to discuss what to do with the season in light of the latest national lockdown. Even if Steps 3 to 6 football was allowed to resume in March, the hopes of completing seasons by the end of May would be implausible – even with the most read more→
The Northern Premier League’s restart date remains unclear as the three Steps 3 and 4 leagues are waiting until the Tier system review before making judgements. The Government’s review of the Tiered system is on December 16th and it could see changes in which level areas are placed into. A statement from all three leagues read more→
The fate of Steps 3 and 4 clubs remains uncertain following a joint statement from the NPL, Southern League and Isthmian League. Clubs were asked whether the season should continue to be paused in light of the problems faced by clubs situated in Tier 3 areas. 224 voted and the three leagues say a “substantial read more→
Grassroots sport is to return after the lockdown ends next week. Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed this in a statement to the House of Commons on Monday morning. The country will go back to the Tiered system so most of our Yorkshire clubs are likely to be affected by Tier 3. This means at the read more→
Steps 3 to 6 clubs have received a boost as the Government have committed £14 million to help them get through the coming months. The Sport Winter Survival package is part of a £300 million funding deal for sports clubs across the country. It is unclear at this stage how the money will be distributed read more→
The FA have confirmed that Steps 3 to 6 clubs will have to stop whilst the new lockdown measures are in place. The Government’s legislation, subject to a House of Commons vote on Wednesday, starts on Thursday and is due to finish on Wednesday 2nd December. The Northern Premier League and Northern Counties East League read more→
North Ferriby have been handed a FA Vase second round proper tie at one of the North West Counties League Division One North promotion-chasers. Chris Bolder’s Ferriby will host Lower Breck who are currently in their respective league. When the tie will be actually played is the same as asking ‘how long’s a piece of read more→
The ten clubs from the non-elite levels of Non League football who have reached the FA Cup first round proper have been granted permission to play their ties. This includes Skelmersdale United from the North West Counties who are due to visit Harrogate Town and Tonbridge Angels who take on Bradford City. The FA have read more→
