Kent’s Isthmian League sides will be without football for some time after clubs across the leagues agreed to pause the season.

A statement issued by the Isthmian League on Thursday stated the intention of the member clubs to put a pause on the current fixture schedule due to the current Covid-19 restrictions.

The statement reads:

“The Clubs in membership of the Northern Premier, Southern and Isthmian Leagues (the Trident Leagues) met earlier this week to consider the challenges and issues brought about by the reintroduction of Tiers after the raising of the nationwide lockdown with effect from yesterday.”

“The clubs were asked to vote on a proposition that the pause in fixtures be continued with a regular review in light of changes to the Tiers and/or grants becoming available. The total votes cast by the 224 Clubs show a substantial number of Clubs in agreement with the proposition. The matter has been considered today by all concerned and a further statement will be issued in due course.”

The impact on Kent’s clubs could be severe with a number now having only played a handful of fixtures this season and there must now be some doubt as to whether the whole season can be completed.