A DECISION on the fate of the 2020-21 non-elite football season is still at least two weeks away.

The National League System – which comprises of the six levels of the game immediately below the English Football League – have issued a statement confirming their intentions about moving forward with the process this morning.

They have agreed to reconvene after Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets out the country's 'roadmap' to easing Covid restrictions on February 22.

However, the statement acknowledged the impact of any decision the National League – steps 1 and 2 of the system – takes regarding their season.

The statement read: "The National League System team wish to provide the following update to clubs in relation to the potential continuation or curtailment of the 2020/21 season at Steps 3 to 6 of the National League System (NLS).

"The Alliance Committee (Steps 3 & 4) and Leagues Committee (Steps 5 & 6) met on 8 and 9 February, respectively, to discuss the data that was collated following the recent surveys circulated to clubs at this level of the game.

During discussions, the committees acknowledged the likelihood that the Prime Minister will set out a ‘roadmap’ to the nation on 22 February as to how Government intend to begin to reduce the current COVID-19 restrictions.

"Given that any such update from the Government on 22 February may provide the Committees with additional, relevant information to help determine the preferred route forward, they have agreed to reconvene after this date.

"In addition, the Alliance Committee are also conscious of the ongoing process the National League (Steps 1 & 2) are undertaking and the potential impact this could have on any actions the Committee may choose to take.

"There will be an update provided in due course."