Following yesterday’s announcement by the Government, we are pleased to see that the grassroots game can continue in its current form exempt from the latest measures.

For many players across both youth and senior grassroots football, it is an opportunity to reduce stress, improve mental health and increase fitness. During the pandemic the return of grassroots football has given people something to look forward to and helped boost morale, so we are glad the game currently remains unaffected by the updated Government guidance.

An FA Statement released today said:

We welcome the continuation of the grassroots game, and the elite game behind closed doors, to help support the physical and mental wellbeing of millions of players across the country, with outdoor exercise more important now than ever.

As always, we will continue to ensure that we are fully compliant with the latest updates from both the FA and Government, and any changes to the national restrictions that will impact the grassroots game will be fully communicated to our members.

The latest guidance notes released by the FA can be viewed in our dedicated Covid-19 section of the website, which can be accessed by clicking HERE.