Some welcome news for those in both Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders last week with the announcement that their regions are being moved down to Tier 1 restrictions.
Especially welcome for those keen to get to a game as it means spectators will be allowed at the likes of Annan Athletic, Queen of the South and Gretna, albeit in limited numbers
Further down the pyramid it also opens up a number of potential matches to watch in the South of Scotland League.
But what the tiers give they can also take away. Highland clubs in the Aberdeenshire area had been hopeful of allowing supporters in once they moved from Tier 2 to 1 but the area has now been hit with a further tightening of restrictions.
The picture south of the border is also mixed.
Late last week brought the news that supporters could attend games in Tier 3 area in England below ‘elite’ level which means clubs at steps 3-6 of the non-league game can now admit fans in restricted numbers.
Some of those leagues are set to resume this coming weekend although restrictions are still hitting clubs hard in terms of bars and clubhouses remaining closed and that has driven the decision of other leagues to delay their restarts.
NEW OPPONENTS: @HaverhillRovers will now be the opposition on Saturday in a mid-season friendly at the Denny Bros Stadium, KO 3pm, bar open serving meals and drinks, tea bars and Club Shop also open. Free admission, donations accepted:https://t.co/ppAkYNqDef pic.twitter.com/PTiwveMb5g
— Bury Town FC ⚽️ (@BuryTownFC) December 15, 2020
And the sight of supporters in the stands at some of London’s most famous grounds over the past couple of weeks is likely to have been only a fleeting one as the capital looks set to be moved into Tier 3 restrictions this week.
The wonderful London Football Guide will endeavour to keep abreast of all the options available to those hoping to catch a match over the festive period.
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