This report from the BBC
Professional sport in England can continue behind closed doors, despite a new national lockdown announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Following Monday’s announcement by the prime minister, this evening fixtures will go ahead as planned.
The Carabao Cup semi-finals are being played on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the FA Cup third round – which has 32 fixtures spanning four days – starts on Friday.
We will still be watching televised football
There are also several Women’s Super League, English Football League and National League games set to take place, as well as English Premiership and Premier 15s rugby union matches, plus the Masters snooker event in Milton Keynes.
Earlier on Monday, Rochdale chief executive David Bottomley said he believes it is “inevitable” that the EFL will have to temporarily suspend fixtures because of rising coronavirus cases.
Seven of last Saturday’s EFL games – and 52 across the season – have been called off as the teams are affected by the virus.
Four Premier League matches have also been postponed this season because of coronavirus cases.
Here are the points relating to sport and physical activity:
- Elite sportspeople (and their coaches if necessary, or parents/guardians if they are under 18) – or those on an official elite sports pathway – to compete and train
- Indoor gyms and sports facilities will remain closed
- Outdoor sports courts, outdoor gyms, golf courses, outdoor swimming pools, archery/driving/shooting ranges and riding arenas must also close
- Organised outdoor sport for disabled people is allowed to continue