Competitive outdoor grassroots football is set to return after the Government approved FA plans and safety guidance for a phased restart.
Training in groups numbering up to 30 - inclusive of coaches - is free to begin ahead of pre-season fixtures starting up in August.
From September, grassroots leagues, men's National League system, Women's Football Pyramid tiers 3 to 6 and FA competitions have the green light to resume.
James Kendall, Director of Football Development at The FA, said in a statement : “We're delighted that the Government has given the go-ahead for competitive grassroots football to return. "The past few months have been some of the most challenging times not just for football, but across society, and today’s news will be
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