The Scottish Premiership may be the only league in the country where a full set of fixtures will be completed this season but that fact hasn't made it any easier for fans of those 12 clubs.
This weekend marks a year since the March 13 shutdown and fans are still craving the green light to meet up with friends, dust off the scarves and embark on their favourite journey to cheer on the club they love.
A feeling of hope engulfed Scottish football when a small amount of supporters were allowed into grounds for test events during the season but a spike in the virus ended any hope of fans returning this season.
Lanarkshire Live Sport spoke to fans of the two local Premiership clubs to find out their thoughts on the last year, what they've missed the most and on their excitement about returning to their beloved grounds.
David McKee provides the unique perspective of a Hamilton Academical supporter living miles away in England.
Although he's sorely missing the matchday experience, David has been able to watch every Accies game this season due to the streaming platform provided by the club.
For Adam Oliver, Motherwell supporter, football is often a release from the pressures of everyday life. The absence of the social interaction and sense of community obtained from following your local club is really starting to hit home.
Q1: How difficult has it been not attending matches?
DAVID: I am an Accies fan who has lived in Gateshead for the last 11 years, so I didn't get to many games due to the geography and the added bonus of having a young family.
Living down here as long as I have means that I have pretty much settled down and with the exception of square sausage but the thing I miss more than anything is going to the football.
I get to see Gateshead when I can, but there is just nothing like going to see your own team on their own ground.
I missed it so much, that I made a real effort to get home more in 2019 with my brother and I started a leisurely tour of the Scottish grounds - we managed four before the shutdown.
ADAM: It has been a very tough time, because football was what was getting me through the weeks.
Whenever I was having a tough time at work or just with my mental health, it got me through it, just going to games with my pals and going on away days.
By far the most difficult period, not being able to go and support the team, especially when they were going through a tough run of form.
Q2: What have you missed most about match days?
DAVID: The whole experience. I miss getting the kit ready, I miss the pre match pint, the walk to the stadium and the first look at the pitch as you take your seat.
The camaraderie, the togetherness, the buzz of anticipation. Deconstructing the game over a beer, football is a great place for people to come together, interact with people who outside of that ground you have zero in common with.
Then there is the feeling when you win. With Accies, that doesn't come around too often, so when it does, it is all the more special.
ADAM: Just the day out, meeting my mates, going for a couple of beers, probably miss the days out more than the games if I'm honest!
Definitely miss the social interaction and celebrating last minute winners with random people.
3. How have you found the alternatives(streaming)?
DAVID: As a displaced Accies fan, I have loved the access that streaming the games has given me. I only get on two or three games a season normally, but this season I have watched nearly every single game.
I know it is not the same, but for me I have never felt closer or more connected to my club than I have this season.
It took some getting used to, but I have my spot set up in my kitchen, game on the tablet and twitter on my phone, so I can watch the game and still interact with our fans on social media.
ADAM: Unusual, it's not what I enjoy but it is better than not watching any at all.
We could have been going through what the lower league teams have suffered so the streams at least give us a chance to watch our teams.
4. Are you excited about returning?
DAVID: Yes, absolutely. My dad, brother and nephew are all season ticket holders at NDP, so going to the matches is a real family day out.
When we get back, it means that I will be allowed to cross the border and see everyone again and that will be a good day.
I can't help feel a little bittersweet however as it will mean my access to the games will be reduced, still that will be a small price to pay to get back to those two stands and a gazebo I call home.
ADAM: Big time. As I say, football is basically what is keeping me going really and not being able to get to games really got to me,
But as time goes on, that feeling of excitement when we do return will be unreal, and I simply cannot wait for that day to return.
It will be the best feeling ever.
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