Top-level English football suspended until April 3 due to coronavirus outbreak
Top-level English football has been suspended until April 3 at the earliest due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Football Association, the Premier League, the English Football League, FA Women's Super League and FA Women's Championship have all agreed to call a halt to competitive action with immediate effect. The news was confirmed in an EFL statement.
It follows players and staff becoming affected by the virus, or individuals self-isolating as a precaution after reporting symptoms consistent with Covid-19.
The Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England
Full statement: https://t.co/XcDyzBp4Olpic.twitter.com/cmYjoY3LRR
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 13, 2020
England's cricket tour of Sri Lanka has been cut short, while next week's Champions League and Europa League ties have all been postponed.
Government advice on mass gatherings in England and Wales has not changed despite the decision on Thursday to move into the 'delay' phase in tackling the virus, but the spread of the illness among competitors has forced the hand of organisers.
The Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday is still due to go ahead as things stand.
