EFL clubs have overwhelmingly decided to back the board's framework to end the season - if divisions now vote for it.

At an Extraordinary General Meeting this morning alternatives put forward by Barnsley, Tranmere Rovers, Lincoln City, Stevenage and Ipswich Town were turned down in favour of the original plan, which is:

  • Final divisional placings will be determined on unweighted points per game (if required).
  • Promotion and relegation should be retained.
  • Play-Offs will be played in all circumstances but will not be extended (beyond four teams). 

Clubs in Leagues One and Two will now meet by division later today to formally determine whether to resume playing the 2019/20 season or opt for curtailment. The Championship Clubs restart their season on 20 June.

EFL Chair, Rick Parry, said: “Whilst it has always remained the board’s position to play the remainder of the season where possible, the decision reached at today’s meeting follows a full and considered consultation period with our member clubs.

Also read: Oxford United hoping to play a friendly on Saturday

"The board has endeavoured to listen to all views and alternative approaches but understands that the decisions taken will not be met with universal satisfaction from all clubs.

“Today’s outcome ensures that the League and its clubs remains as faithful as possible to the previously agreed regulations and that there is consistency in the approach adopted across the EFL in all divisions if required.

“It is clear that the challenges facing the League from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented and I thank the contribution of EFL Clubs in making this important determination.”