EFL suspends football matches until April until at least the 3rd in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, it’s been announced on Friday morning.
The board were unanimous in their decision which will see two full rounds of fixtures postponed across the Championship, League One and League Two at the minimum.
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The EFL statement: The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest.
This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus.
The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.
In addition, Clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.
Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors, emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football’s contingency plans in response to the crisis.
A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week.
This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the Government’s national efforts in tackling this outbreak.
Fans gave their reaction as the EFL suspends football matches until April…
Where do I apply for my away day train ticket refund. Given you have gone against the government advice?
— Josh (@Joshuk1987) March 13, 2020
Don’t see much changing by the 3rd April sadly. Might just have to stop the season, give Liverpool the title, do relegation play offs and leave it as that
— Kyal Mason (@KyalMason1) March 13, 2020
What’s Keith Stroud going to do for the next 4 weeks to ruin people’s weekends- Maybe he will go on a cruise ?
— Oliver City Dog ? (@BCFCOLIVERDOG) March 13, 2020
— James (@trfc_james) March 13, 2020
— Jordan (@ItsSmiiiiittth) March 13, 2020
Hope you haven't just killed a couple of the lower league clubs who need the match day revenue to survive.
— Ben Harte (@BenHno1) March 13, 2020
Fucking hell, you’ve actually done something right. Unbelievable ?
— Matt (@Matt_Walker96) March 13, 2020
FUCK THE EFL
— Ben (@ben_bcfc_) March 13, 2020
Useless bastards. You know more than the scientists now do you?! Cost a small fortune that won’t be refunded for this weekend alone.
— 1881hoops (@1881hoops) March 13, 2020
Finally the EFL grows some fucking balls
— Manjil G (@Manjil07) March 13, 2020
You fucking delinquent cunts, why cancel this weekend you stupid pricks
— Rory Smith (@Rorysmith0427) March 13, 2020
Coronavirus will still be increasing and worse come April 4th so this season is looking increasingly in jeopardy.
— Mark Hope ?? (@owls_4life) March 13, 2020
Given that things could well get worse, I genuinely cannot see this season finishing. Wise decision though by EFL.
— Tom Griffiths (@griffiths_tom41) March 13, 2020
Couldn’t have waited untul after the weekend
— Olllie Holt (@OllieHoltie) March 13, 2020
Correct decision. @spfl do the right thing now.
— Ally ??????????? (@reeking2265) March 13, 2020
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