THE coronavirus pandemic has seen an abrupt end to the sporting calendar, with everything on hold for the foreseeable future.

We know a lot of our readers are avid sports fans and will be missing the regular fixtures.

So we've delved deep into our archives to find some pictures of football matches from the past few decades.

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Newport Strikers vs Washington DC All Stars in July 1994

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Caerleon goalkeeper Darren Crawford tips the ball over the net at Llanwern in November 1991.

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Mark Aizlewood hosting football training sessions at Langstone Primary School in October 1991.

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Civil Service A's Jeff Perkins (L) and Lee White of Fairfield in August 1990.

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Ebbw Vale goalkeeper Tony Bird gets beaten by Cwmbran's second goal in January 1994.

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Albion Rovers vs Abercynon in August 1993.

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Tamworth goalkeeper Mark Phillips challenges Newport AFC's Craig Evans in November 1994.

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Britannia Fields in Cefn Fforest, Blackwood played host to Cardiff City Soccer School in September 1993.

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Chepstow's Ray Jeremiah blocking Oxford United's Mark Druce in July 1992.