THE Football Association and steps three to six in the National League System (NLS) have reached a consensus that the 2019-20 season will be brought to an end today (Thursday), writes Rob Stevens.
The decision means all results will be expunged so there will be no promotion or relegation of clubs between steps three to six in the NLS as well as no promotion to step two.
The consensus will also apply to step seven.
The FA will continue to assist and support the National League (steps one and two) to determine the outcome of its season as quickly as possible,
The planned implementation of the restructure of the NLS will now be deferred until the start to the 2021-22 season.
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The FA has also confirmed that all grassroots football is concluded for the season. It is hoped it will allow the game to move forward and to commence planning for the 2020-21 season.
County Football Association bodies will now support grassroots leagues over the coming days to determine how they should close their current competitions.
The decisions will be put to The FA Council for ratification where appropriate.
The FA will continue to seek guidance in regards to government financial support packages relative to the coronavirus and how they are applicable to clubs in the NLS.
It means Slough Town must continue to wait to find out what will happen for the remainder of the season in the National League South. The Rebels are currently in the play off spots.
Chesham United and Beaconsfield Town have played their last match in the BetVictor Southern Premier South. Chesham were in second position and with a strong chance of winning the title and promotion into the National League. Beaconsfield were in one of the two relegation spots but with games in hand.
Both Chalfont St Peter and Marlow achieved mid-table respectability in the BetVictor South Central Division.
Berkshire and Buckinghamshire has a number of clubs in the Hellenic League Premier Division including Burnham, Windsor, Flackwell Heath and Holmer Green. The latter were bottom in the table but believed to now have a reprieve.
Risborough Rangers are the unbeaten leaders in Division One four wins from securing the title. Holyport were also on course for promotion. The division also features Chalvey Sports, Marlow United, Penn & Tylers Green and Langley.
The news also means that both the East Berkshire League and the High Wycombe Sunday Combination League has finished as well as the Thames Valley Football Development League.
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