The NI Football League Board welcomes the decision from the IFA Appeals Board to dismiss the appeal regarding the curtailment of the Premiership season.

The NI Football League empathises with Institute FC given the challenging and unprecedented circumstances surrounding the conclusion to the season. Looking ahead, today’s decision now allows the NI Football League to progress arrangements for the start of 2020/2021 Danske Bank Premiership season, including fixture scheduling and convening meetings of the Premiership Management Committee.

In addition, the NIFL Board awaits the decision of the IFA Appeals Board following the appeal lodged by PSNI FC before being able to formally progress arrangements for the 2020/2021 Championship and Premier Intermediate League seasons.