Suspension of football extended in Northern Ireland

The Irish FA Board has agreed to extend the suspension of the football season in Northern Ireland until 31 May.
By Steven Crawford
Published 24th Apr 2020, 18:29 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2020, 18:30 BST
Football has been suspended until May 31Football has been suspended until May 31
Football has been suspended until May 31

In a statement released on Friday evening the IFA confirmed the suspension would be extended from May 9th.

The statement said: "With the current government restrictions remaining in place until 9 May, the Irish FA Board has agreed to extend the suspension of the football season in Northern Ireland until 31 May.

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"In accordance with Football Regulation 36a, as 31 May represents the end the specified season, any league wishing to attempt to complete their season must seek an extension of the season from the Irish FA Football Committee."