National League hopeful of securing financial support from Government in order to start new season

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The National League has said they are in the process of securing a financial support package from the Government so their 2020-21 season can begin on Saturday, October 3.

The start of the new campaign had been throw into doubt after the announcement that supporters would not be allowed into stadiums, with non-league clubs heavily reliant on income from fans, especially after a tough 2020 that saw the previous season curtalied due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But in a statement, the National League said: “Following a meeting of its board of directors this afternoon, the following update is issued on behalf of the National League.

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“In recognition of the financial uncertainty facing its member clubs, the National League is actively engaged with Government, with the assistance of the Football Association, to secure a critical financial support package, and it is hoped this can be announced very soon.

“It is imperative the revenue shortfall caused by the pause to the safe return of spectators is responsibly addressed so each club can operate sustainably over the course of the forthcoming season.”

81 per cent of clubs in the National League North said they didn’t want the season to go ahead as planned if fans couldn’t be allowed in.

FC Halifax Town are scheduled to host Dagenham and Redbridge at The Shay next Saturday.

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