Morecambe’s League Two season remains on hold

It comes after the EFL followed the Premier League’s lead in scrapping its April 30 return date due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement, the EFL confirmed fixtures will only return when it is safe to do so.

The EFL said: “As a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic the EFL, Premier League, FA and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship has today collectively agreed to postpone its football competitions until it is safe to resume.

“Football is committed in supporting the government’s efforts in tackling the Covid-19 outbreak and the staging of football matches in this country. It is clearly something that simply cannot happen at this time.

“The thoughts of everyone associated with the EFL and its member clubs are with anyone currently affected by the coronavirus.

“The situation will be kept under constant review with matches only returning at an appropriate point and based on the latest guidance provided by the relevant government departments and health authorities.”

The 20 Premier League clubs, who met earlier today, also agreed to advance of £125m in funds to the EFL and the National League to help cash-scrapped clubs.

This cash will include solidarity payments, parachute club payments and academy grants.

The EFL added: “The EFL also notes and appreciates the decision taken today by the Premier League in respect of the short-term financial relief it is to provide EFL clubs through the advancement of solidarity payments, parachute payments and academy grants.

“These actions will have a positive impact on individual clubs across our three divisions at a difficult and uncertain time.”