Premier League football and other elite sports can continue due to the testing regimes in place for professional sportspeoplePremier League football and other elite sports will be allowed to continue during a five-week 'circuit break' lockdown which will start in England on Thursday. They can continue due to the testing regimes in place for professional sportspeople, but amateur sports will be put on hold. The EFL, women's football down to reserve level, and the National League, are all classified as elite sport and are permitted to continue behind closed doors. Asked if Premier League matches would still be played, prime minister Boris Johnson told a Downing Street press conference: "I can say yes to the Premier League. Sky Sports News has contacted the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, Premier League and EFL for comment following the announcement of a second lockdown.

Source: Sky sports October 31, 2020 19:18 UTC