Sport-by-sport state of play in light of latest Government restrictions

Early hopes that some outdoor sports such as golf and tennis could continue appear to have been dashed.

Published Nov 2, 2020

Last updated Nov 2, 2020

Sports clubs across the country are anxiously awaiting further guidance on the impact of the Government’s new lockdown regulations.

Many maintain it is still too early to discern the limits of the latest restrictions, but early hopes that some outdoor sports such as golf and tennis could be spared appear to have been dashed.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the prospects for individual sports at both professional and amateur levels.

FOOTBALL

Arsenal v Chelsea – Heads Up FA Cup Final – Wembley Stadium — This weekend’s FA Cup first-round ties can continue as scheduled (Adam Davy/PA)

CRICKET

England have continued their international programme (Michael Steele/PA)

RUGBY UNION

Saracens v Bath – Gallagher Premiership – Allianz Stadium — Saracens are among the clubs facing an uncertain future (John Walton/PA)

RUGBY LEAGUE

Warrington Wolves v Catalans Dragons – Betfred Super League – Halliwell Jones Stadium — Coronavirus cases have blighted the Super League season (Mike Egerton/PA)

TENNIS

Wimbledon 2020 — The All England Club remained empty this summer (PA Media)

BOXING

Anthony Joshua may be forced to defend his titles abroad (Nick Potts/PA)

SWIMMING

GOLF

Coronavirus – Mon Nov 2, 2020 — Grass-roots golf is set to be barred under new restrictions (Danny Lawson/PA)