There is still no timeframe in place for the return of fans to stadiums, though the government insist they will take the 'earliest opportunity' to revisit it.
Plans to allow supporters back into grounds at the start of the month were shelved due to increased cases of Covid-19, which has caused sport to be played behind closed doors since the lockdown in March.
Clubs across English football have been desperate to get fans back as they continue to bleed cash due to the lack of matchday revenue.
And the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport says that the time is still not right for the issue to be put back on the table, with tiered social restrictions in place for millions of people across the country.