Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the ninety two remaining fixtures of the current season but did not discuss a deadline by which play must resume.
In a meeting today it is understood that up to nine clubs were keen to complete the campaign by the end of June, howevert the 20 clubs did not discuss wrapping up the remaining 92 Premier League fixtures by then when they met on a conference call with league chiefs.
There is a general acceptance among clubs that matches will be played behind closed doors if the competition can resume, with restrictions on mass gatherings likely to remain in force for the foreseeable future.
The last games were played in the middle of March
A Premier League statement said a number of complex scenarios were being worked through.
“The health and wellbeing of players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters are our priority and the league will only restart when medical guidance allows,” it said.
“Today’s shareholders’ meeting provided an opportunity to discuss possible scheduling models. It remains our objective to complete the 2019/20 season but at this stage all dates are tentative while the impact of Covid-19 develops.”
