The league management board of the Wessex League, which covers Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight, is to meet this evening (Monday) to decide whether to suspend senior football in the 4 counties as a precaution against the outbreak of COVID-19.
The Wessex League issued the following statement on Sunday:
“Please note that there will be an emergency meeting of the league’s management board; tomorrow (16 March 2020) at 19:00. This has been called to make a decision on whether to suspend all fixtures. A statement will be released following the meeting.”
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3 Island teams, Cowes Sports, Newport and East Cowes Vics, all currently play in the Wessex League. All 3 teams are in action on Tuesday night, with Cowes facing Wessex Premier leaders Alresford, Newport at home to Fawley and East Cowes Vics travelling to Totton & Eling.
Island Echo will keep its readers informed of the results of the meeting to save any wasted journeys to Tuesday night games.
Yes all local football has been suspended according to Wessex League this evening.