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NPL GET THE GREEN LIGHT BUT OTHERS STAY PAUSED

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 December 2020

GO-AHEAD FOR CAPACITY RISE
THE FA and the Sports Ground Safety Authority have agreed a process to allow Non-League clubs to increase their permitted capacity should they wish to explore the option.
Clubs at Steps 3-6 of the National League System are considered ‘non-elite’ and currently limited by their level and Covid Tier area.
National League, National League North and South clubs fall into the ‘elite’ category and are permitted larger numbers depending on their Covid Tier area.
The FA said: “With capacity limits set at the minimum ground grading capacity of...

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