Grassroots football in England has been suspended

Monday 16th March 2020

The Football Association have issued a further update regarding the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on football in England.

Following the Government’s announcement today, for people to avoid social contact and gatherings where possible, the FA are now advising that all grassroots football in England is postponed for the foreseeable future.

The FA have also decided to postpone all matches across all FA competitions, including those outside of the professional game, until 3 April.

The FA are committed to trying to complete all competition fixtures and will be liaising with the relevant parties to establish appropriate options to do so.

Throughout this period, the FA have taken Government advice with the priority being the health and wellbeing of all. The FA will continue to work closely with the grassroots game during this time.

The FA are in regular communication with the Government and the situation within English football at all levels remains under regular review. Further updates will follow as needed.

To find out how COVID-19 has affected the professional game, click here.

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