FAI scrap series of fixtures and defer EA Sports Cup in bid to complete season

The FAI have extended the season and scrapped a quarter of the fixture list in a bid to complete the campaign by December 11.

FAI scrap series of fixtures and defer EA Sports Cup in bid to complete season
Fri, 20 Mar, 2020 - 15:23
John Fallon

The FAI have extended the season and scrapped a quarter of the fixture list in a bid to complete the campaign by December 11.

Following a teleconference this morning between the FAI and the 19 league clubs, a target date to resume games has been set at June 19 but that is considered optimistic.

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