Lawyers backed by more than 150 clubs have written to the FA to challenge the decision to end the non-League and women’s seasons.
Pressure on the governing body is mounting with the nine-page letter from law firm Walker Morris, sent on behalf of three clubs — South Shields, Worthing and Hastings — who represent a further 148 men’s and women’s teams.
Last month, the FA announced an immediate end to the season for all steps below the National League and all but the top two tiers of the women’s game.
The letter called for a “thorough consultation” before the move is officially ratified by the FA Council and raised concerns about the process and timing of the FA’s decision.
It read: “The clubs request that prior to any decision being put to FA Council to be ratified, the FA should ensure that a thorough consultation process has taken place through the leagues to ensure that what is put to the Council to ratify is the will of the clubs.”
An FA spokesperson said the decision was made by “committee representatives for the respective leagues” and “fully supported” by the governing body.
