The League Management Committee (LMC) has decided not to proceed with an end-of-season cup competition.

The FA has issued guidance about the return of football next week but is still waiting for further guidance and information from the Government about the next stage in April, including the attendance of spectators.

League chairman Glenn Youngman said:

“I know people will be disappointed but there is too much uncertainty for us to proceed. It’s better to make a decision now so that everyone knows what the situation is as early as possible and so that clubs can start planning for the future.

“Hopefully we can now look forward to later this summer when we can start a new season afresh.”

It was also confirmed at the League Management Committee meeting that Ebac has continued its sponsorship of the league. Glenn added:

“We are very grateful to John Elliott and the team at Ebac for their long-standing support of the league. The sponsorship means that we can run such a successful league, helping clubs to run, develop and grow.

“The sponsorship is particularly welcome in such challenging times for football.

“Finally, we wish good luck to our teams still in the Buildbase FA Vase and in particular Consett and Hebburn who can finally contest last season’s final, although it’s a huge disappointment that their fans can’t be at Wembley to see such a historic match for both clubs.”

Today the FA has issued the following update for the 2020-21 FA Vase.

 

Clubs participating in The Buildbase FA Vase 2020-21

Following the suspension of this season’s Buildbase FA Vase Competition on 31 December 2020 due to Government restrictions during the period of the national lockdown, the purpose of this communication is to confirm the following details which have been agreed by The FA National Game Board for the restart of 2020-21 Buildbase FA Vase Competition.

The main objective was to ensure the Competition could be completed in its usual format, with all remaining rounds being played on-field, and to ensure the Final can be played as part of FA Non-League Finals Day at Wembley Stadium in May.

 

Revised Schedule

 

The revised schedule below is based on non-elite football being permitted to resume from 29 March, as per the latest Government Roadmap.

 

Third Round Proper                       (4 outstanding matches) Saturday 10 April 2021 (postponed matches to be rescheduled within five day Postponement Window, on or before Thursday 15 April)

 

Fourth Round Proper                     Saturday 17 April 2021 (postponed matches to be rescheduled within five day Postponement Window, on or before Thursday 22 April)

 

Fifth Round Proper                         Saturday 24 April 2021 (postponed matches to be rescheduled within five day Postponement Window, on or before Thursday 29 April)

 

Sixth Round Proper                        Saturday 1 May 2021 (postponed matches to be rescheduled within five day Postponement Window, on or before Thursday 6 May)

 

Semi Final                                           Saturday 8 May 2021 (postponed matches to be rescheduled within five day Postponement Window, on or before Thursday 13 May)

 

Final                                                      Saturday 22 May 2021