Petition · past parliament

Reinstate Step 3 and of the Men and Womens National League System

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Get the Football Association to reconsider their decision to expunge National Step 3 and below of the Mens game and Tiers 3 and below of the Womens game. Especially until they have made decision about how the leagues above finalise their seasons.
So many clubs have put money into this season to survive or push for promotion, many fans have travelled miles, many sponsors have ploughed money into clubs and many fines & registrations have been collected by the leagues in question and have no desire to comment about reimbursement to the relevant clubs. Step 2 and above into EFL and Premier League are still suspended with the view of continuing until games are finalised. Why punish non league & grass roots football with such a rash decision?

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is the responsibility of the Football Association.

Timeline

26 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
11 May 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 May 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.