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18th Jul 2020

Competitive grassroots football to return in August, FA announce

The government have approved the Football Association's proposal to bring back grassroots football over the course of the next few weeks

Reuben Pinder

Competitive matches will begin in August

The government have approved the FA’s plan for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots football.

The FA have issued guidelines on their website outlining the gradual process by which people in England can start playing competitive football again.

The FA’s statement focuses on three phases, which are as follows:

• Until 31 July – When ready, you can begin competitive training, with the overall group size (inclusive of coaches) being limited to 30 people;

• From August – Competitive matches to begin, for example pre-season fixtures, festivals and small sided football competitions;

• From September – Grassroots leagues, men’s National League System, Women’s Football Pyramid tiers 3 to 6, and FA Competitions can commence.