Please see here a statement from Isthmian League Chairman Nick Robinson regarding talks between the Step 3-4 Trident Leagues (Northern, Southern & Isthmian). At this stage all games are postponed up to 6th March with no definite date when Lockdown will end. The view of the league boards is to finish the season and declare null and void but all clubs will be asked for their views via a survey before confirmation or any alternative options. At the moment though it looks like the season is over once again.
I am writing to update you with regard to the continuation, or otherwise, of the 2020/21 League season, given the latest position concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Board of the Isthmian Football League has, together with our fellow Trident Leagues, reviewed the implications of the latest government lockdown. The matter was also discussed at length by The FA’s Alliance Committee earlier this week.
In
order to reach a decision that will apply across Steps 3 & 4 in the
National League System, and which is informed by the views of all clubs at
Steps 3 & 4, you will shortly be asked by the Football Association to
provide your club’s views on whether the 2020/21 season should be terminated
and, if not, what the alternative should be. This will take the form of a short
survey.
Independent of that survey, all three of the Trident League’s boards hold the
view that the season should cease immediately and be declared null and void.
The
ultimate decision lies with The FA Council, following a proposal made by the
Alliance Committee but no proposal will be drafted until Clubs’ views have been
collated and assessed.
In the meantime, the Isthmian Football League is postponing all fixtures up to
and including Saturday 6th March since there is no suggestion that the national
lockdown will be lifted prior to said date.
The League will continue to provide its Member Clubs with updates as and when it is able to do so.
In the meantime, take care and stay safe.
Yours sincerely
N R Robinson
