Brackley chairman Francis Oliver has said that it might even be January before the National Leagues can restart football.
Reportedly in the latest National League update issued to clubs it says that August 8th is the official start date but that date will 'inevitably need to be reviewed and updated'.
They also said 'it is assumed that it is not practical and sustainable to commence the
new season if matches are to be played behind closed doors'.
Oliver gave his thoughts to the Banbury Guardian.
“My personal view is I think it will be September at the earliest but, for all I know, it might even be January.
“But nothing can be done until decisions are made about crowds and whether they limit them or not. It may be that there is a limit of 500 or 1,000 people to be allowed into the grounds.
“At Brackley, our average crowds are around 500 so we would have no problem with social distancing but if you’re a York or a Chester where crowds are 2,000 and more then it might be a bit different.
“I just don’t know how you sort it out. You can only look at each club’s individual circumstances. It’s a very difficult one.
“There’s so much that is unknown and it is difficult for clubs at our level."