Season suspended 'indefinitely' for AFC Fylde and other National League clubs

However, a statement issued this afternoon reads: “The National League Board met earlier today and has reviewed its prior decision to suspend the competition until at least 3 April 2020.

“In consideration of the very serious and unprecedented national public health emergency caused by the coronavirus, the Board has taken the decision to suspend the National League, National League North and National League South competitions indefinitely.

“The National League is currently obtaining specialist legal advice, is consulting regularly with The Football Association and other stakeholders, and is committed to involving its member clubs in a pending decision on how best to conclude the 2019/20 season.”

The season has been scrapped and declared null and void for all levels of non-league and grassroots football below the National League.

However, the National League has so far been unable to reach agreement on how to conclude its season should it not be possible to complete fixtures. AFC Fylde stand second-bottom of the National League and would be in trouble if it were agreed to determine promotion and relegation on a points-per-match basis.