The EFL have released a statement providing an update on the suspension caused by the coronavirus.
An emergency meeting was held by the EFL board on Friday, and the decision was taken to suspend all football in England until April 3, at the earliest.
This would mean Nottingham Forest will not be in action until April 4 against arch rivals Derby County at Pride Park Stadium.
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was diagnosed with COVID-19 last week, four days after being in attendance for the Reds’ Championship clash against Millwall at the City Ground.
With no clear date set on when football with definitely return, there has been speculation on whether the season could be extended into the summer, or even be made null and void.
The EFL have decided to release a statement responding to the speculation, insisting that no decision has been made about what will happen after April 3.
“The health and well-being of EFL staff, players, Club employees and supporters is of paramount importance and will be key to the decisions made by football during what is clearly an unprecedented situation facing our game,” the statement read.
“It is with that in the forefront of the League’s mind that it notes the intense speculation that has appeared across the local, national and international media over the weekend.
“Whilst the League and its Board understand there is a strong desire from both the media and general public to understand what may happen next, there have, at this current time, been no decisions taken.
“The League also feels it inappropriate to respond to the many hypothetical solutions being suggested whilst the many unknowns remain. Given the fast paced environment and parameters we are currently working within, it is simply not practical to give a running commentary on what may happen.
“In the immediate short term we will continue with our contingency planning to deal with the implications the outbreak of Covid-19 has presented the EFL and its Clubs, in addition to liaising with the Government, health authorities and football partners.
“A further update will be given once the EFL Board has met this week.”
EFL chairman Rick Parry added: “These are indeed challenging times for the League, its Clubs and the game as a whole.
“However, now is the time for cool heads and calm reflection, rather than speculation as we look to steer our competitions and Clubs through this period of uncertainty.”
