[Darran]

4 of the Step 3/4 clubs still in the competition (Peterboro Sporting, Hornchurch, Haringey and Maldon) are now in tier 4.  Presumably any of those with home ties (including Maldon) will have to ensure their facilities and covid security precautions are equivalent to "elite" clubs. Or perhaps that is already a given?

Meanwhile, excellent win on pens for Leamington at Wrexham.  Should be a great game on Boxing Day.

Maldon played in the FA Cup during lockdown it will be more if the FA deem the FA Trophy an elite competition or not. Marine for example were able to train all the way during lockdown and play a couple of friendlies because they were still in the FA Cup.

I watched the Leamington game as I had backed them and Wrexham did make 8 changes from their last league game so it was hardly a first team, but they played well and deserved to edge it in normal time.