Southern League clubs still unaware when seasons can resume

A decision was due to be made by leagues at steps three and four today - Southern League, Ishtmian League and Northern Premier League – after teams where asked to vote on a campaign restart following the 'non-elite' football suspension.

But in a statement, the Southern League stated that a 'substantial' of the 224 clubs across the trident league had voted to continue the pause to the season.

Southern League Division One South Moneyfields return to action after a four week break when they welcome Truro City in the FA Trophy first round proper on Saturday.

As things stand, no decision has been made on when the Moneys and Southern League Premier South Gosport Borough's league campaigns can resume.

A Southern League statement said: ‘The clubs in membership of the Northern Premier, Southern and Isthmian Leagues (the trident leagues) met earlier this week to consider the challenges and issues brought about by the reintroduction of tiers after the raising of the nationwide lockdown with effect from yesterday.

‘The clubs were asked to vote on a proposition that the pause in fixtures be continued with a regular review in light of changes to the tiers and/or grants becoming available.

‘The total votes cast by the 224 clubs show a substantial number of clubs in agreement with the proposition.

‘The matter has been considered today and is subject to comment by The FA.

‘A further statement will be issued in due course.’