The Premier League have suspended all fixtures with the intention of the competition returning to action on April 4 following an emergency meeting on the spread of COVID-19 coronarivus in football.
Games have also been postponed across the English Football League, Women's Super League and Women's Championship with a collective agreement made across all competitions to pause professional football until at least April 3.
An EFL match could go ahead on that date, which would be a Friday evening kick off, although governing bodies are set to review their decisions and could postpone matches even further into 2020 come April.
In a statement on their decision the Premier League said: "Following a meeting of shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4 April, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time.
"Despite the challenges, it is the Premier League's aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures, including those played by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so.
"In this fast-moving environment, further updates will be provided when appropriate."
Brighton vs Arsenal at the Amex Stadium was postponed after Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus to trigger an emergency meeting by the Premier League on the morning of March 13.
The league had announced that all games would go ahead as planned prior to confirmation that the Spaniard had tested positive.
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was also confirmed to have contracted coronavirus following Arteta's diagnosis.
Frank Lampard, his coaching staff and the rest of his club's first team squad were put in self-isolation as a precaution.
Richard Masters, the newly-appointed chief executive of the Premier League, said: "Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.
"In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority."
And now the Premier League, following an emergency meeting, have decided to suspend all games for this coming weekend and until April 4, with the EFL suspended until April 3.
In a statement, the EFL said: "The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women's Super League, and FA Women's Championship, have collectively agreed to postpone all professional games in England until April 3."
