English Football Fixtures Further Suspended Until April 30 Over Coronavirus Outbreak

March 19, 2020
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A joint statement from the FA, Premier League, PFA and LMA has confirmed a further delay to the return of football in England until at least Thursday 30th April due to the coronavirus outbreak.

On Thursday, bosses from all 20 Premier League clubs discussed, via video conference, the best way to finish the fixtures this season which is currently suspended until the beginning of April.

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It was initially announced that the fixtures for the season will be suspended until April 4.

The statement reads: “The FA, Premier League, EFL and women’s professional game, together with the PFA and LMA, understand we are in unprecedented times and our thoughts are with everyone affected by COVID-19.

“We are united in our commitment to finding ways of resuming the 2019/20 football season and ensuring all domestic and European club league and cup matches are played as soon as it is safe and possible to do so. 

“We have collectively supported UEFA in postponing EURO 2020 to create space in the calendar to ensure domestic and European club league and cup matches have an increased opportunity to be played and, in doing so, maintain the integrity of each competition. 

“The FA’s Rules and Regulations state that “the season shall terminate not later than the 1 June” and “each competition shall, within the limit laid down by The FA, determine the length of its own playing season”.

“However, The FA’s Board has agreed for this limit to be extended indefinitely for the 2019/20 season in relation to Professional Football.

“Additionally, we have collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than 30 April. 

“The progress of COVID-19 remains unclear and we can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority. We will continue to follow Government advice and work collaboratively to keep the situation under review and explore all options available to find ways of resuming the season when the conditions allow. 

“We would all like to re-emphasise that our thoughts are with everyone affected by COVID-19.”

Also, European football governing body UEFA postponed this year’s Euros for 12 months no thanks to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

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