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Derbyshire Senior Cup won't be running in 2020-21

Glossop North End and New Mills FC will have one less competition to play in during the 2020-21 season. 

That's because there won't be a Derbyshire Senior Cup for them to compete in next term. 

Derbyshire FA has made the decision not to run their nine County Cup competitions due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, citing that fixture lists are set to be more congested as a result. 

Ricky Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer at the Derbyshire FA, said: “We’re obviously disappointed to be making this decision because of the amazing competition and tradition offered by County Cups, but we do believe it to be the right decision in these extraordinary circumstances.

“COVID-19 has had an extreme impact on grassroots football in both the short and long term, and for the upcoming season the cup competitions would have resulted in an extremely congested fixture list for many clubs.

“We will take this break in the footballing calendar to plan the County Cup schedule for 2021/22, and hopefully we can make it the best season ever.”

The Millers reached the semi-finals of last season's competition, where they lost 2-1 to Belper Town, having knocked out Derby County's Under-23s in the quarter finals. 

Meanwhile, the Hillmen lost 5-4 on penalties to South Normanton Athletic in the last-eight stage after a 3-3 draw, having beat Chesterfield 2-0 at home in the third round. 

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