Following the announcement by the Government this evening, the FA has confirmed that all grassroots youth football has been suspended.
Statement from the FA:
As a result, the impact on ‘non-elite’ football in England will include the suspension of fixtures and training across the following with immediate effect:
- Steps three to six of the National League System
- Tiers three to seven of the Women’s Football Pyramid
- Regional NLS feeder leagues
- Barclays FA WSL Academy League (unless under elite status)
- FA Girls Regional Talent Clubs (unless under elite status)
- All indoor and outdoor youth and adult grassroots football, including under-18s (except organised outdoor football for disabled people, which is allowed to continue)
Full statement can be read here: ‘Non-elite’ football suspended following latest COVID-19 restrictions (thefa.com)
