Contrary to recent speculation, The FA has stated that step five and step six non-league football has not been cancelled with talks still “ongoing” about how to move forward with the situation.
All professional and grassroots football has been suspended due to global coronavirus outbreak with authorities discussing whether to eventually continue the season or to make it void.
There has been a lot of confusion among Staffordshire clubs after rumours surfaced that the FA had cancelled the season.
However, Sport in Staffs has learned that this is not the case with the FA stating that discussions have not yet been concluded in regards to the matter.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire FA told Sport in Staffs: “These discussions are ongoing between The FA and National League System Leagues.
“Once we have received an update from The FA on the matter we will communicate that accordingly.”
Further to this, a letter circulating on social media from National League System manager Matt Edkins which stated that reports suggesting that the step five and six seasons were cancelled “was not the case.”
The letter stated: “It has been brought to our attention that communications have been made on Twitter (and possible other sources) that it is The FA’s decision to cancel all Step 5 & 6 football for 2019/20 with immediate effect.
“We would remind Leagues that this is not the case at this stage. The meeting this afternoon was to listen to the views of the Step 5 & 6 Leagues and no decision is to be communicated at this point.
“Can I ask for any communications to be removed with immediate effect.”
Currently as it stands, the season, as with any year, is due to be completed by April 25.
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