League One News

In a statement, the English Football League have confirmed that the full schedule will resume from Tuesday following a pause after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This comes after the National League made the same decision and reports have indicated that Premier League is set to do the same.

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has admitted that while he understands the financial reason to continue playing, he believes it is morally wrong to continue playing amidst a pandemic. The Magpies were the first team to have a game postponed this season after a COVID-19 outbreak at the club.

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has opined that the coronavirus crisis has given English football a chance to bring B teams into play as the current model isn’t sustainable. The financial effect of the pandemic has forced lower leagues into a crisis which many struggling to survive.

In light of Boris Johnson looking to postpone the return of fans for another six months, the Premier League has released an open letter urging the UK government to change their minds. The post lockdown 2019/20 season was finished behind closed doors with the 2020/21 season following the same road.