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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
Copied from http://www.northernfootballleague.org/news/key-dates-for-new-season/
FA letter regarding friendlies
FA Competitions Drawn today.
The draws for the Emirates FA Cup extra preliminary and preliminary rounds and Buildbase FA Vase 1st and 2nd qualifying rounds have been made.
The FA is currently working closely with the Government on the return of spectators at football matches at FA National League System level. Unless the Government permits the return of spectators at football matches prior to the extra preliminary round, matches in this round will be played behind closed doors, with no spectators in attendance. This position will be reviewed by The FA on an ongoing basis prior to each round of each competition and updates will be provided as soon as possible.
If ties are drawn after 90 minutes, ties will be decided by penalties.
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round: Tuesday, 1st September 2020 Sunderland RCA v Durham City
FA Cup Preliminary Round:Saturday, 12th September 2020 Thornaby or Bridlington Town v Sunderland RCA or Durham City
FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round:Saturday, 19th September 2020 Sunderland RCA = Bye
FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round:Saturday, 10th October 2020 Sunderland RCA v Shildon or Chester-Le-Street Town