The SFA has confirmed there will be no imminent return of League One and League Two football as well as the Women's game.
Scottish football below the Championship has been suspended since January and there had been optimism that the green-light would be given for its resumption this week.
However in a statement provided, the SFA revealed plans to bring back action have been shelved once again with hopes of bringing down virus numbers before giving the go-ahead.
The SFA told how they have been in discussions with members of the clubs involved but were unable to agree upon a decision to bring football back at that level. They also confirmed they will reassess the issue by March 1.
It also puts at risk further the Scottish Cup with games involving these league clubs still to be scheduled.
The statement read: "In recent weeks, the Scottish FA has engaged extensively with clubs and leagues affected by the suspension of professional football across the men’s and women’s game to discuss tailored return to playing plans for implementation when it is considered safe and appropriate to resume.
"We have also remained in regular dialogue with Scottish Government to ensure their input into and ultimately approval of those proposed plans.
"Regrettably, the government has today confirmed that – in cognisance of the current restrictions in place across the country – they cannot currently commit to return dates for those affected leagues in the coming weeks.
"We will continue to speak with all parties in the meantime and will provide a further update by 1 March. This date should not be seen as a proposed restart date, however it should help provide some clarity to affected clubs to aid their planning over the short term.
"Whilst this is disappointing news, Scottish football will continue to play its part in assisting the Scottish Government’s efforts to reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 across the country."
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