All of this weekend’s FA Cup first-round ties have been cleared to go ahead by the Government despite the new lockdown restrictions, the Football Association has announced. However, the FA says the ties will be played under elite protocols. We can confirm that all of this weekend's @EmiratesFACup ties will go ahead, with non-elite clubs granted permission to play under elite protocols: — The FA (@FA) November 2, 2020“We can confirm that all Emirates FA Cup first-round ties will go ahead this weekend as planned,” a statement from the governing body read. The Government has been urged to rethink plans to close sports facilities such as golf courses as part of new coronavirus lockdown restrictions. We’ve lost 200 swimming pools already following the first lockdown, I think an awful lot more can follow suit.

Source: Express November 02, 2020 12:56 UTC