We can confirm that our 2020/21 Pitching In Northern Premier League season has been declared null and void.

The FA have taken the decisions based on the survey presented earlier to clubs as well as current and future government guidance.

In a statement the FA said: “Considering the survey results and the ongoing impact of Covid-19, which continues to adversely affect incomes for clubs due to restrictions on both spectators and hospitality, our alliance and leagues committees have reached a consensus that, subject to the approval of FA Council, the 2020-21 league season for Steps 3-6 of the NLS should be curtailed with immediate effect, with no further league matches taking place this season.”

As a club we fully understand and accept the decision and our focus shifts to safeguarding our future throughout the next few months and preparing for the 2021/22 season.

For those who purchased season tickets with us for the season, they will be able to roll them over in full for the new season at no extra cost. Details of this will follow soon.

Despite the first team’s fixtures being cancelled, we are expecting that our FA Youth Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion will still go ahead at some point in the coming months and are awaiting guidance from the FA on how to proceed.

We hope everyone continues to stay safe and we look forward to welcoming you back to Greenwich Avenue for the new season.