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Key dates for the new season

Submitted by Rob Jones on Sunday, 19 July 2020

The FA has released key dates for the forthcoming season.  These are subject to further approval of the Government and the Sports Ground Safety Authority:

The Ebac Northern League is at Step 5-6:

Start Dates:The following start dates are proposed for the commencement of the 2020-21 Season and conditional on Spectator Approval;

Step 5 and 6: From Saturday, 5th September 2020 **Discussions to take place with Step 5 and 6 Leagues to determine each Competition start date, noting The FA Cup EP Round will be held on Tuesday, 1st September 2020.

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round: Tuesday, 1st September 2020

FA Cup Preliminary Round:Saturday, 12th September 2020

FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round:Tuesday, 22nd September 2020

FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round:Saturday, 19th September 2020

FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round:Saturday, 10th October 2020

End date for the season: No later than Saturday, 15th May 2021