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A Season Like No Other { 122 images } Created 15 Sep 2021

A selection of photographs covering matches attended in the North of England during the 2020-2021 coronavirus pandemic.
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  • An advertising sign outside the ground before Daisy Hill took on Colne in an FA Cup Extra-Preliminary round tie at New Sirs, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester. The visitors, who compete two divisions above their hosts, won this all-Lancashire match 2-0, watched by 241 spectators. The designated maximum capacity for the game had been set at 300 due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions which had recently been eased to allow spectators to attend non-League fixtures in England.
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  • Spectators writing their contact details for coronavirus contact tracing purposes inside the ground before Daisy Hill took on Colne in an FA Cup Extra-Preliminary round tie at New Sirs, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester. The visitors, who compete two divisions above their hosts, won this all-Lancashire match 2-0, watched by 241 spectators. The designated maximum capacity for the game had been set at 300 due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions which had recently been eased to allow spectators to attend non-League fixtures in England.
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  • Spectators writing their contact details for coronavirus contact tracing purposes inside the ground before Daisy Hill took on Colne in an FA Cup Extra-Preliminary round tie at New Sirs, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester. The visitors, who compete two divisions above their hosts, won this all-Lancashire match 2-0, watched by 241 spectators. The designated maximum capacity for the game had been set at 300 due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions which had recently been eased to allow spectators to attend non-League fixtures in England.
    200901CMC_Daisy-07.jpg
  • A sign informing the teams about warm-up rules on display inside the ground before Daisy Hill took on Colne in an FA Cup Extra-Preliminary round tie at New Sirs, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester. The visitors, who compete two divisions above their hosts, won this all-Lancashire match 2-0, watched by 241 spectators. The designated maximum capacity for the game had been set at 300 due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions which had recently been eased to allow spectators to attend non-League fixtures in England.
    200901CMC_Daisy-09.jpg
  • A bottle of hand sanitiser for use by players and officials outside the dressing room before Daisy Hill took on Colne in an FA Cup Extra-Preliminary round tie at New Sirs, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester. The visitors, who compete two divisions above their hosts, won this all-Lancashire match 2-0, watched by 241 spectators. The designated maximum capacity for the game had been set at 300 due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions which had recently been eased to allow spectators to attend non-League fixtures in England.
    200901CMC_Daisy-17.jpg
  • A woman spectator seated watching the first-half action as Daisy Hill took on Colne in an FA Cup Extra-Preliminary round tie at New Sirs, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester. The visitors, who compete two divisions above their hosts, won this all-Lancashire match 2-0, watched by 241 spectators. The designated maximum capacity for the game had been set at 300 due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions which had recently been eased to allow spectators to attend non-League fixtures in England.
    200901CMC_Daisy-19.jpg
  • A groundsman fist-bumps one of the coaches as the players and officials leave the field at the conclusion of the match as Daisy Hill took on Colne in an FA Cup Extra-Preliminary round tie at New Sirs, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester. The visitors, who compete two divisions above their hosts, won this all-Lancashire match 2-0, watched by 241 spectators. The designated maximum capacity for the game had been set at 300 due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions which had recently been eased to allow spectators to attend non-League fixtures in England.
    200901CMC_Daisy-28.jpg
  • Social distancing signage on the terrace pictured before Crook Town take on Albion Sports in an FA Vase first round qualifying tie at the Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground in Crook, County Durham, their home since 1898. Formed in 1889, Crook joined the Northern League in 1896 and between 1913 and 1922 made three trips to play Barcelona, part of an initiative to establish football as the main sport in Catalonia instead of bullfighting. Crook won this match 1-0 against their opponents from Bradford, watched by a crowd of 208 spectators.
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  • Hand sanitisers for players' use at the side of the pitch before Crook Town take on Albion Sports in an FA Vase first round qualifying tie at the Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground in Crook, County Durham, their home since 1898. Formed in 1889, Crook joined the Northern League in 1896 and between 1913 and 1922 made three trips to play Barcelona, part of an initiative to establish football as the main sport in Catalonia instead of bullfighting. Crook won this match 1-0 against their opponents from Bradford, watched by a crowd of 208 spectators.
    200919CMC_Crook-17.jpg
  • Social distancing signage on the terrace pictured before Crook Town take on Albion Sports in an FA Vase first round qualifying tie at the Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground in Crook, County Durham, their home since 1898. Formed in 1889, Crook joined the Northern League in 1896 and between 1913 and 1922 made three trips to play Barcelona, part of an initiative to establish football as the main sport in Catalonia instead of bullfighting. Crook won this match 1-0 against their opponents from Bradford, watched by a crowd of 208 spectators.
    200919CMC_Crook-18.jpg
  • Social distancing signage on the terrace pictured before Crook Town take on Albion Sports in an FA Vase first round qualifying tie at the Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground in Crook, County Durham, their home since 1898. Formed in 1889, Crook joined the Northern League in 1896 and between 1913 and 1922 made three trips to play Barcelona, part of an initiative to establish football as the main sport in Catalonia instead of bullfighting. Crook won this match 1-0 against their opponents from Bradford, watched by a crowd of 208 spectators.
    200919CMC_Crook-20.jpg
  • Visiting players making their way down the temporary dressing room entrance at the end of the first-half as Crook Town take on Albion Sports in an FA Vase first round qualifying tie at the Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground in Crook, County Durham, their home since 1898. Formed in 1889, Crook joined the Northern League in 1896 and between 1913 and 1922 made three trips to play Barcelona, part of an initiative to establish football as the main sport in Catalonia instead of bullfighting. Crook won this match 1-0 against their opponents from Bradford, watched by a crowd of 208 spectators.
    200919CMC_Crook-40.jpg
  • A bottle of hand sanitiser for spectator use on the perimeter fence during the second-half as Crook Town take on Albion Sports in an FA Vase first round qualifying tie at the Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground in Crook, County Durham, their home since 1898. Formed in 1889, Crook joined the Northern League in 1896 and between 1913 and 1922 made three trips to play Barcelona, part of an initiative to establish football as the main sport in Catalonia instead of bullfighting. Crook won this match 1-0 against their opponents from Bradford, watched by a crowd of 208 spectators.
    200919CMC_Crook-44.jpg
  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. A view over the ground towards the Pennines, pictured before Mossley take on Pickering Town. Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
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  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. The main gates to the ground pictured before Mossley take on Pickering Town. Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
    200926CMC_Mossley-09.jpg
  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. A programme seller waiting for spectators before Mossley take on Pickering Town. Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
    200926CMC_Mossley-17.jpg
  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. A spectator waiting for the start of the game as Mossley take on Pickering Town. Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
    200926CMC_Mossley-21.jpg
  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. The away team enter the field via a temporary entrance before Mossley take on Pickering Town. Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
    200926CMC_Mossley-26.jpg
  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. A group of young boys sneaking into the ground during the first-half as Mossley take on Pickering Town. Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
    200926CMC_Mossley-29.jpg
  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. The club shop staff celebrating the home team’s second goal scored by Ryan Shenton in the 29th minute as Mossley take on Pickering Town (in yellow). Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
    200926CMC_Mossley-36.jpg
  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. A social distancing advice poster on a pylon, pictured as Mossley take on Pickering Town. Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
    200926CMC_Mossley-37.jpg
  • Mossley 4 Pickering Town 1, 26/09/2020. Seel Park, Northern Premier League Division One North West. Home fans leaving the ground after the final whistle as Mossley take on Pickering Town. Formed in 1903, Mossley moved into their current ground in 1912 and have played there ever since. The home team won the match 4-1, watched by a crowd of 400, the maximum number permitted in the ground under COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
    200926CMC_Mossley-54.jpg
  • A spectator scans a COVID-19 QR code with his phone app before Holker Old Boys take on Crook Town in an FA Vase second round qualifying tie at Rakesmoor, Barrow-in-Furness. The home club was established in 1936 as Holker Central Old Boys and was initially an under-16 team for former pupils of the Holker Central Secondary School. Holker from the North West Counties League beat their Northern League opponents 2-1, watched by a crowd of 147 spectators.
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  • A home club official in a face mask taking beers from the refreshment stand tea during the first-half as Holker Old Boys take on Crook Town in an FA Vase second round qualifying tie at Rakesmoor, Barrow-in-Furness. The home club was established in 1936 as Holker Central Old Boys and was initially an under-16 team for former pupils of the Holker Central Secondary School. Holker from the North West Counties League beat their Northern League opponents 2-1, watched by a crowd of 147 spectators.
    201010CMC_Holker-17.jpg
  • A face mask warning sign on the social club window pictured as Holker Old Boys take on Crook Town in an FA Vase second round qualifying tie at Rakesmoor, Barrow-in-Furness. The home club was established in 1936 as Holker Central Old Boys and was initially an under-16 team for former pupils of the Holker Central Secondary School. Holker from the North West Counties League beat their Northern League opponents 2-1, watched by a crowd of 147 spectators.
    201010CMC_Holker-20.jpg
  • A visiting supporter watching the action during the second-half as Holker Old Boys take on Crook Town in an FA Vase second round qualifying tie at Rakesmoor, Barrow-in-Furness. The home club was established in 1936 as Holker Central Old Boys and was initially an under-16 team for former pupils of the Holker Central Secondary School. Holker from the North West Counties League beat their Northern League opponents 2-1, watched by a crowd of 147 spectators.
    201010CMC_Holker-28.jpg
  • Locals watching the action from the social club during closing stages of the match as Holker Old Boys take on Crook Town in an FA Vase second round qualifying tie at Rakesmoor, Barrow-in-Furness. The home club was established in 1936 as Holker Central Old Boys and was initially an under-16 team for former pupils of the Holker Central Secondary School. Holker from the North West Counties League beat their Northern League opponents 2-1, watched by a crowd of 147 spectators.
    201010CMC_Holker-30.jpg
  • A supporter signing in for coronavirus track and trace protocols outside the ground before Kendal Town play Brighouse Town in an FA Trophy second round qualifying tie at Parkside Road, Kendal. Established in 1919 as Netherfield, they adopted their current name of Kendal Town in 2000 and at the time of this fixture were members of the Northern Premier League Division One North West. They won this match 1-0 against their opponents who played in the same division, watched by a crowd of 210.
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  • A sign indicating COVID secure protocols on the gates outside the ground before Kendal Town play Brighouse Town in an FA Trophy second round qualifying tie at Parkside Road, Kendal. Established in 1919 as Netherfield, they adopted their current name of Kendal Town in 2000 and at the time of this fixture were members of the Northern Premier League Division One North West. They won this match 1-0 against their opponents who played in the same division, watched by a crowd of 210.
    201017CMC_Kendal-05.jpg
  • A cordoned off disused toilet, pictured before Kendal Town play Brighouse Town in an FA Trophy second round qualifying tie at Parkside Road, Kendal. Established in 1919 as Netherfield, they adopted their current name of Kendal Town in 2000 and at the time of this fixture were members of the Northern Premier League Division One North West. They won this match 1-0 against their opponents who played in the same division, watched by a crowd of 210.
    201017CMC_Kendal-23.jpg
  • The turnstile operator counting the takings before Kendal Town play Brighouse Town in an FA Trophy second round qualifying tie at Parkside Road, Kendal. Established in 1919 as Netherfield, they adopted their current name of Kendal Town in 2000 and at the time of this fixture were members of the Northern Premier League Division One North West. They won this match 1-0 against their opponents who played in the same division, watched by a crowd of 210.
    201017CMC_Kendal-25.jpg
  • A steward tries to enforce social distancing amongst the crowd as Kendal Town play Brighouse Town in an FA Trophy second round qualifying tie at Parkside Road, Kendal. Established in 1919 as Netherfield, they adopted their current name of Kendal Town in 2000 and at the time of this fixture were members of the Northern Premier League Division One North West. They won this match 1-0 against their opponents who played in the same division, watched by a crowd of 210.
    201017CMC_Kendal-45.jpg
  • Young home fans showing their support as Kendal Town play Brighouse Town in an FA Trophy second round qualifying tie at Parkside Road, Kendal. Established in 1919 as Netherfield, they adopted their current name of Kendal Town in 2000 and at the time of this fixture were members of the Northern Premier League Division One North West. They won this match 1-0 against their opponents who played in the same division, watched by a crowd of 210.
    201017CMC_Kendal-46.jpg
  • Young home supporters celebrating after the final whistle as Kendal Town play Brighouse Town in an FA Trophy second round qualifying tie at Parkside Road, Kendal. Established in 1919 as Netherfield, they adopted their current name of Kendal Town in 2000 and at the time of this fixture were members of the Northern Premier League Division One North West. They won this match 1-0 against their opponents who played in the same division, watched by a crowd of 210.
    201017CMC_Kendal-52.jpg
  • Home club officials checking-in visiting players in a COVID-secure manner before Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
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  • A lone spectator in one of the sheds watching the players warming-up before Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-07.jpg
  • Social distancing warnings stickers on a crush barrier, pictured before Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-09.jpg
  • Social distancing warnings stickers on a crush barrier, pictured before Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-10.jpg
  • A programme seller wearing a protective face covering, pictured before Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-13.jpg
  • Condiments and social distancing advice on a table outside the refreshment kiosk, pictured before Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-15.jpg
  • The visiting players take to the field using a temporary entrance before Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-21.jpg
  • The visiting players take to the field using a temporary entrance before Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-22.jpg
  • The man running the tuck shop eating a snack during the second-half as Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-34.jpg
  • A home supporter watching the second-half action as Stalybridge Celtic take on Basford United in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match at Bower Fold. Formed in 1906, the home club were founder members of the Third Division North in 1921 but left after two season and have competed in county and regional competitions ever since. The visitors from Nottinghamshire won this match 1-0, watched by a crowd of 343 spectators.
    201024CMC_Stalybridge-38.jpg
  • A man walking past trophies on display in a window of the club house before Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-06.jpg
  • A spectator scanning a track and trace QR code outside the ground before Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-09.jpg
  • Hand sanitiser and cordoned off seating in the main stand, pictured before Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-10.jpg
  • A notice stating the away dugout is closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, pictured before Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-11.jpg
  • Hand sanitiser and cordoned off seating in the main stand, pictured before Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-17.jpg
  • A home supporter in a face mask watching the first-half action as Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-30.jpg
  • A club official watching the first-half action as Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-34.jpg
  • Two spectators with beers on a table at half-time as Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-35.jpg
  • Spectators behind the goal watching the second-half action as Redcar Athletic host Holker Old Boys in an FA Vase First Round tie at the BM Bi-Folding Doors Football Park, Redcar. The club was established in 1993 as Teesside Athletic but changed to Redcar Athletic in 2010 and were promoted into the Northern League Division Two in 2018. The visitors from the North West Counties League won this match by 2-1, watched by a crowd of 197 spectators.
    201031CMC_Redcar-41.jpg
  • An exterior view of the ground before Fleetwood Town take on Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture at Highbury Stadium. Originally formed in 1908, the current Fleetwood Town were reformed in 1997, gained six promotions in 10 years and have been in League One since 2014, and have played at their current ground since 1939. The home team won this game 5-1, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no spectators were allowed to attend the match.
    201121CMC_Fleetwood-07.jpg
  • An exterior view of the ground before Fleetwood Town take on Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture at Highbury Stadium. Originally formed in 1908, the current Fleetwood Town were reformed in 1997, gained six promotions in 10 years and have been in League One since 2014, and have played at their current ground since 1939. The home team won this game 5-1, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no spectators were allowed to attend the match.
    201121CMC_Fleetwood-11.jpg
  • Two home fans greeting players as they arrive at the ground before Fleetwood Town take on Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture at Highbury Stadium. Originally formed in 1908, the current Fleetwood Town were reformed in 1997, gained six promotions in 10 years and have been in League One since 2014, and have played at their current ground since 1939. The home team won this game 5-1, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no spectators were allowed to attend the match.
    201121CMC_Fleetwood-18.jpg
  • Two visiting players arriving at the ground before Fleetwood Town take on Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture at Highbury Stadium. Originally formed in 1908, the current Fleetwood Town were reformed in 1997, gained six promotions in 10 years and have been in League One since 2014, and have played at their current ground since 1939. The home team won this game 5-1, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no spectators were allowed to attend the match.
    201121CMC_Fleetwood-20.jpg
  • Away players warming up with the Parkside Stand in the background before Fleetwood Town take on Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture at Highbury Stadium. Originally formed in 1908, the current Fleetwood Town were reformed in 1997, gained six promotions in 10 years and have been in League One since 2014, and have played at their current ground since 1939. The home team won this game 5-1, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no spectators were allowed to attend the match.
    201121CMC_Fleetwood-25.jpg
  • A member of staff disinfecting the home dugout seats before Fleetwood Town take on Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture at Highbury Stadium. Originally formed in 1908, the current Fleetwood Town were reformed in 1997, gained six promotions in 10 years and have been in League One since 2014, and have played at their current ground since 1939. The home team won this game 5-1, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no spectators were allowed to attend the match.
    201121CMC_Fleetwood-36.jpg
  • A lone figure in the Memorial Stand watching the first-half action as Fleetwood Town take on Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture at Highbury Stadium. Originally formed in 1908, the current Fleetwood Town were reformed in 1997, gained six promotions in 10 years and have been in League One since 2014, and have played at their current ground since 1939. The home team won this game 5-1, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no spectators were allowed to attend the match.
    201121CMC_Fleetwood-43.jpg
  • Home players celebrating midfielder Wes Burns' goal as Fleetwood Town take on Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture at Highbury Stadium. Originally formed in 1908, the current Fleetwood Town were reformed in 1997, gained six promotions in 10 years and have been in League One since 2014, and have played at their current ground since 1939. The home team won this game 5-1, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no spectators were allowed to attend the match.
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  • The first supporters permitted to attend the game making their way to the turnstiles at the ground two hours prior to kick-off before Tranmere Rovers host Walsall in a League One fixture at Prenton Park, Birkenhead. The game was the first of the season at which spectators were allowed to be present under the Covid-19 restrictions. A crowd of 2000 watched the game which was won by the visitors by 3-1.
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  • Two police officers watching over the pitch inside the ground two hours prior to kick-off before Tranmere Rovers host Walsall in a League One fixture at Prenton Park, Birkenhead. The game was the first of the season at which spectators were allowed to be present under the Covid-19 restrictions. A crowd of 2000 watched the game which was won by the visitors by 3-1.
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  • Covid-19 restriction in place in one of the gents' toilets inside the ground as Tranmere Rovers host Walsall in a League One fixture at Prenton Park, Birkenhead. The game was the first of the season at which spectators were allowed to be present under the Covid-19 restrictions. A crowd of 2000 watched the game which was won by the visitors by 3-1.
    201205CMC_Tranmere-06.jpg
  • The two teams taking the knee before kick-off as Tranmere Rovers host Walsall in a League One fixture at Prenton Park, Birkenhead. The game was the first of the season at which spectators were allowed to be present under the Covid-19 restrictions. A crowd of 2000 watched the game which was won by the visitors by 3-1.
    201205CMC_Tranmere-07.jpg
  • A view from the Kop stand with a giant-sized banner of former player and manager John Aldridge as Tranmere Rovers host Walsall in a League One fixture at Prenton Park, Birkenhead. The game was the first of the season at which spectators were allowed to be present under the Covid-19 restrictions. A crowd of 2000 watched the game which was won by the visitors by 3-1.
    201205CMC_Tranmere-08.jpg
  • Coronavirus checking equipment for officials on a table at the ground before Marine play Hyde United in an FA Trophy first round tie at the Marine Travel Arena, formerly known as Rossett Park, in Crosby. Due to coronavirus regulations which had suspended league games, the Merseysiders’ only fixtures were in cup competitions, including their forthcoming tie against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round. Marine won the game by 1-0, watched by a permitted capacity of 400, with the visitors having two men sent off in the second half.
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  • Social distancing advice painted on the terracing inside the ground before Marine play Hyde United in an FA Trophy first round tie at the Marine Travel Arena, formerly known as Rossett Park, in Crosby. Due to coronavirus regulations which had suspended league games, the Merseysiders’ only fixtures were in cup competitions, including their forthcoming tie against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round. Marine won the game by 1-0, watched by a permitted capacity of 400, with the visitors having two men sent off in the second half.
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  • A programme seller with a spectator in side the ground before Marine play Hyde United in an FA Trophy first round tie at the Marine Travel Arena, formerly known as Rossett Park, in Crosby. Due to coronavirus regulations which had suspended league games, the Merseysiders’ only fixtures were in cup competitions, including their forthcoming tie against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round. Marine won the game by 1-0, watched by a permitted capacity of 400, with the visitors having two men sent off in the second half.
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  • Young home supporters on the terracing during the second-half as Marine play Hyde United in an FA Trophy first round tie at the Marine Travel Arena, formerly known as Rossett Park, in Crosby. Due to coronavirus regulations which had suspended league games, the Merseysiders’ only fixtures were in cup competitions, including their forthcoming tie against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round. Marine won the game by 1-0, watched by a permitted capacity of 400, with the visitors having two men sent off in the second half.
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  • A home supporter in the shed during the second-half as Marine play Hyde United in an FA Trophy first round tie at the Marine Travel Arena, formerly known as Rossett Park, in Crosby. Due to coronavirus regulations which had suspended league games, the Merseysiders’ only fixtures were in cup competitions, including their forthcoming tie against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round. Marine won the game by 1-0, watched by a permitted capacity of 400, with the visitors having two men sent off in the second half.
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  • Spectators making their way from the ground as Marine play Hyde United in an FA Trophy first round tie at the Marine Travel Arena, formerly known as Rossett Park, in Crosby. Due to coronavirus regulations which had suspended league games, the Merseysiders’ only fixtures were in cup competitions, including their forthcoming tie against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round. Marine won the game by 1-0, watched by a permitted capacity of 400, with the visitors having two men sent off in the second half.
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  • Congleton Town 1 Coventry United 1 (Pens 4-3), 19/12/2020. Ivy Gardens, FA Vase Third Round. Face masks and hand sanitiser for spectators in the main stand of the ground before Congleton Town play Coventry United. The home team were founded in 1901 and played in the North West Counties League Premier Division. They defeated their opponents from the Midland League Premier Division 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1, watched by 300 spectators, the maximum permitted under Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • Congleton Town 1 Coventry United 1 (Pens 4-3), 19/12/2020. Ivy Gardens, FA Vase Third Round. Face masks for spectators in the main stand of the ground before Congleton Town play Coventry United. The home team were founded in 1901 and played in the North West Counties League Premier Division. They defeated their opponents from the Midland League Premier Division 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1, watched by 300 spectators, the maximum permitted under Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • Congleton Town 1 Coventry United 1 (Pens 4-3), 19/12/2020. Ivy Gardens, FA Vase Third Round. A closed refreshment kiosk in the ground before Congleton Town play Coventry United. The home team were founded in 1901 and played in the North West Counties League Premier Division. They defeated their opponents from the Midland League Premier Division 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1, watched by 300 spectators, the maximum permitted under Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • Congleton Town 1 Coventry United 1 (Pens 4-3), 19/12/2020. Ivy Gardens, FA Vase Third Round. A spectator smoking a cigar behind the main stand before Congleton Town play Coventry United. The home team were founded in 1901 and played in the North West Counties League Premier Division. They defeated their opponents from the Midland League Premier Division 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1, watched by 300 spectators, the maximum permitted under Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • Congleton Town 1 Coventry United 1 (Pens 4-3), 19/12/2020. Ivy Gardens, FA Vase Third Round. A visiting supporter kicking the ball back onto the pitch during the first-half as Congleton Town play Coventry United. The home team were founded in 1901 and played in the North West Counties League Premier Division. They defeated their opponents from the Midland League Premier Division 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1, watched by 300 spectators, the maximum permitted under Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • An exterior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An exterior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An exterior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An interior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An interior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An interior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An interior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An interior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An interior view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • A view of the ground pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • The home dressing rooms pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • The home dressing room entrance pictured after the postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions of the match between Cammell Laird 1907 and St. Martins at Kirklands, Birkenhead. The North West Counties League First Division South fixture was cancelled when north west England entered the UK Government's Tier 3 restrictions the previous day. Cammell Laird 1907 were formed in 2014 as a successor club to one with the same name which has played at Kirklands since the end of World War I and are named after the local shipyard which originally supported the club.
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  • An exterior view of the ground with a poster advising of Covid-19 regulations before Shildon take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • An internal view of the ground showing directors’ seats in the main stand before Shildon take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • The away team taking part in their pre-match warm-up before Shildon take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • An exterior view of the ground with sanitising equipment and track and trace documents as Shildon (in red) take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • Home club supporters watching the first-half-action from vantage points outside the ground as Shildon take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • Action from the first-half as Shildon (in red) take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • Home club supporters watching the first-half-action from vantage points outside the ground as Shildon take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • A home club supporter watching the second-half-action from vantage points outside the ground as Shildon take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • A home club supporter watching the second-half-action from vantage points outside the ground as Shildon take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • The away team guest with two pyrotechnics celebrating the after winning kick in the penalty shoot-out as Shildon take on Warrington Rylands in an FA Vase Fourth Round tie at Dean Street. Formed in 1890, the home club are members of the Northern League Division One with their rivals playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division. The away team won the match 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, in a fixture played without spectators permitted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
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  • The home dressing rooms pictured before Warrington Rylands play West Auckland Town in an FA Vase Fifth Round fixture at Gorsey Lane. The host club was founded as Rylands F.C. in 1906 as a works team from a manufacturer of wire and compete in the North West Counties League, with their opponents playing in the Northern League. The home team won the match 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw and progressed to the quarter-finals for the first time in their history in a game played behind closed doors due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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