Country Overview

Club directory

Updated Friday 10 July 2020

In order to help us keep this page as up-to-date as possible, please let us know about any new developments in your country by contacting Diederik Dewaele, Director of Football, at diederik.dewaele@ecaeurope.com.

Albania - RESUMED

Competition restarted on 3 June. Possibility to allow spectators in the stadium is definitely off the table by the Government, at least till the end of this season.

Andorra - RESUMED

League restarted on 5 July-

Armenia - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 23 May until 10 July. Currently, only 150 people allowed in the stadium (including players, staff). Given the aggravating COVID-19 situation in Armenia, the measures would rather become stricter than more flexible.

Austria - RESUMED

19/20 season restarted on 2 June. Medical protocol approved by Government. Players tested positive go into quarantine; team mates may continue to train/play as long as tested negative.
Return of fans to stadium only as from September (20/21 season).

Azerbaijan - CANCELLED

On 18 June, the decision was taken to terminate the 19/20 season.

Belarus - CONTINUED

Some games were suspended recently as players from two clubs showed symptoms of COVID-19. The rest of the games to take place as planned. No Government restrictions in terms of spectators, but the FA made a strong recommendation to the clubs only to make available to fans a part of their stadium capacity.

Belgium - CANCELLED

League decision to terminate 19/20 season on 6 May. Cup Final scheduled for 1 August; Promotion Play-Off return leg foreseen on 2 August. Limited stadium capacity as from start of new season (7 August) (% of maxim capacity). Details TBD.

Bosnia & Herzegovina - CANCELLED

The Federation decided to terminate the competition prematurely. FK Sarajevo was declared Champion.

Bulgaria - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 5 June (reduced play-Off format). 30% of capacity as from 5 June. Fans must be seated with 2 empty seats/rows in between.

Croatia - RESUMED

Domestic Cup resumed on 30 May; Competition resumes on 6 June. Discussions with Government ongoing; outcome expected in second half of June.

Cyprus - CANCELLED

Competition terminated early further to request from majority of clubs. No champion, no relegation.

Czech Republic - RESUMED

Resumed on 23 May. 500 fans allowed as from 8 June; might go up quickly, as negotiations with Government are held on daily basis.

Denmark - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 28 May and will last until 26 July. 500 people allowed in stadium (including players, staff). Additional spectators are allowed in - as a test - at a selection of games in the second half of June.

England - RESUMED

Competition resumes on 17 June. Plans to have fans back in stadium as from late autumn.

Estonia -RESUMED

19/20 season resumed on 19 May. Medical protocol similar to Bundesliga. 1000 fans allowed as from 1 July.

Faroe Islands - RESUMED

Football competition resumed on 9 May. 100 spectators per section in the stadium allowed.

Finland - STARTED

Season started on 1st July and will be played through to November. 30% of capacity for each separate stand in the stadium (with some conditions).

France - CANCELLED

Final league positions for 19/20 season determined on basis of points/game. As from 11 July, fans are allowed in sports venues again (max. 5000 fans in first instance).

Georgia - STARTED

Competition started on 25 June.

Germany - RESUMED

Bundesliga resumed on 16 May. No spectators allowed.

Gibraltar – CANCELLED

FA has called off 19/20 season. Decision expected shortly on final league standings.

Greece - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 6 June. Request to Government to allow 20% of normal capacity in stadium.

Hungary - RESUMED

19/20 season resumed on 23 May with completion planned for 27 June. Limited number of fans allowed (three empty seats between each spectator and every other row remains empty).

Iceland - RESUMED

Season to span 13 June – end of October. No medical protocol being applied. 500 adults per sector (+ unlimited children under 17y); de facto this means no restriction.

Israel - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 30 May. No fans allowed; discussions with Government ongoing. Some incidents with fans of clubs gathering around stadium without social distancing.

Italy - RESUMED

Domestic Cup resumed on 12 June; Competition to resume on 20 June until 2 August. FA hopes to have fans in stadium again in July.

Kazakhstan - RESUMED

Aim to restart 19/20 season under new format, probably as from 1 July. Government to take decision.

Kosovo - RESUMED

Domestic league restarted on 7 June. No spectators allowed; FA in talks with Government to allow for limited number of spectators in stadium.

Latvia - RESUMED

Restart on 15 June is confirmed. Reduced format, running until 29 November (summer league). First games without attendance; after couple of weeks: 300 spectators.

Lithuania - RESUMED

League resumed on 30 May. Gradually increasing number of allowed spectators (700 spectators as from 15 June) with aim to going back to normal as soon as possible.

Luxembourg – CANCELLED

FA decided to cancel 19/20 season.

Malta - CANCELLED

FA decided to terminate 19/20 season early. Floriana crowned champions, no relegation.

Moldova - RESUMED

Domestic cup resumed on 20 June; league started on 3 July.

Montenegro - RESUMED BUT SUSPENDED

Competition resumed on 30 May but suspended due to second wave of contamination amongst players. Maximum 200 spectators allowed for the moment; discussions with government to increase this figure.

The Netherlands - CANCELLED

Decision to void 19/20 season – no winners or promotion/relegation. UCC participation based on league places according to last round of matches.

North Macedonia - CANCELLED

Restart on 21 June had to be postponed due to several positive cases amongst players. Ultimately, the league was terminated early.

Northern Ireland - CANCELLED

No restart of the 2019/20 season. Mathematical model will be applied to determine final ranking. National Cup (SF+F) will be played before 3 August. Limited number of fans allowed as from 1 Sept (1,5m distance). No chanting will be allowed.

Norway - RESUMED

New season began on 16 June. Season will be played in full (30 Match Dates).

Poland - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 29 May. 25% of normal stadium capacity as from 19 June. Fans to wear mask when entering stadium.

Portugal - RESUMED

19/20 season resumed on 3 June. No spectators allowed for now; discussions with Government are ongoing.

Republic of Ireland

Competition to restart on 31 July.

Romania - RESUMED

Competition restarted on 13 June and will last until the end of July. Discussions ongoing; aim to have minimum for each stadium sector; minimum distance of 2m.

Russia - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 21 June. Government allows 10% of stadium capacity to be used.

San Marino - CANCELLED

Season could not be restarted due to the restricted state legislation related to the COVID crisis.

Scotland - CANCELLED

On 18 May, top tier clubs agreed to terminate season prematurely; average points per game used to determine final placings.

Serbia - RESUMED

Domestic league resumed on 30 May with changed format - no play-offs. Government exempted football from the restriction on mass gatherings to maximum 1000 people. So, there is no maximal amount of fans.

Slovakia - RESUMED

League resumed on 13 June (5 instead of 10 games). From 1 July, fans are allowed but one empty seat between each fan. In practice, up to 50% stadium capacity can be used.

Slovenia - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 5 June. No spectators allowed for rest of season.

Spain - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 11 June. Request to Government to allow 30% of normal capacity in stadium.

Sweden - RESUMED

Competition resumed on 14 June and played through to beginning of December. No spectators allowed and no decision on when it would become possible again.

Switzerland - RESUMED

Domestic cup resumed on 14 June, competition on 18 June. Currently, 300 people allowed at stadium (including players, staff, etc, but also some fans); plan is to increase this figure to a couple of thousands in the next couple of weeks.