Trident leagues want season declared null & void

The board members of the Pitching In Northern Premier League, Isthmian League and Southern Football League have met to discuss the future of the 2020/21 season following this weeks National lockdown.

All 3 leagues have said that they think the season should be finished and declared null and void with no hope of the season being able to finish. However, a final decision will not be made until all clubs have been consulted, a process which be started shortly. 

A statement from the trident leagues said:

"The board of the Northern Premier League has, together with our fellow Trident Leagues, reviewed the implications of the latest Government lockdown. The matter was also discussed at length by the FA’s Alliance Committee earlier this week.

In order to reach a decision that will apply across Steps 3 & 4 in the National League System, and which is informed by the views of all clubs at Steps 3 & 4, clubs will shortly be asked by the Football Association to provide their views on whether the 2020/21 season should be terminated and, if not, what the alternative should be.

Independent of that survey, all three of the Trident League’s boards hold the view that the season should cease immediately and be declared null and void.

The ultimate decision lies with The FA Council, following a proposal made by the Alliance Committee but no proposal will be drafted until clubs’ views have been collated and assessed.

In the meantime, the Northern Premier League is postponing all fixtures up to and including Saturday 6th March since there is no suggestion that the national lockdown will be lifted prior to this date.

The League will continue to provide its Member Clubs with updates as and when it is able to do so."