Sports clubs across the country are anxiously awaiting further guidance on the impact of the Government’s new lockdown regulations. FOOTBALLThis weekend’s FA Cup first-round ties can continue as scheduled (Adam Davy/PA)The new lockdown rules will not affect elite football, which will be allowed to continue behind closed doors. An exception has been granted to the nine ‘non-elite’ clubs who have qualified to play in the FA Cup first round this weekend. The domestic season took place at a vastly reduced level, while recreational cricket return at the tail-end of the season. Grass-roots rugby league at amateur and junior levels faces being locked down under the latest regulations.

Source: Express November 02, 2020 17:15 UTC