Non-League Day 2020 would have taken place this coming weekend, coinciding with the international break and no Premier League or Championship matches.
Given the uncertainty over whether or when the season would begin, however, there won't be an organised event taking place this year.
But clubs across England are still working hard to get games on and provide a safe environment for spectators to enjoy an afternoon in the fresh air, amidst plenty of uncertainty and bumps in the road.
Fixtures being called off for positive tests will continue to cause some disruption but the bigger picture is the effect of local restrictions and how they will effect clubs.
Bootle FC, for instance, have taken the tough decision to close all club activities for two weeks, concerned about rising numbers of cases locally and doubtless grappling with a huge administrative effort being placed on volunteers.
There won't be a season for Merthyr Town, their Southern League place mothballed for a year due to the current rules in Wales and the requirements for quarantine have delayed FC Isle of Man's debut campaign in the North West Counties Football League.
Hundreds of matches are still scheduled, however, and there is some great value on offer, Redcar Athletic, for instance, are celebrating their first ever home match in the FA Vase with a £10 deal that includes admission, programme and a pie.
The London Football Guide, by the man behind Non-League Day, will be a great source of games for the weekend in and around the capital.
I'll look to tweet as many details as possible about what's coming up over on @affordablefooty
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