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'Virus can clearly differentiate between clubs': FA Cup shutout sparks bemusement
FA bars National League clubs' fans while 'non-elite' supporters will be allowed into grounds
An 'FA Cup' at Dulwich Hamlet, whose fans will be unable to join Corinthian-Casuals supporters on the other side of south London this weekend
FANS of “elite” non-league teams will be unable to visit “non-elite” clubs for this weekend’s FA Cup qualifying games — but home supporters will be welcome to attend.
The FA’s announcement today, made in accordance with the government, was a further confusing hit to hopes for socially distanced crowds across England’s lower leagues.
Teams designated as elite — those participating in non-league’s top three divisions, the National League — will play their home ties behind closed doors.
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