The Premier League and its clubs are exploring different ways of allowing season ticket holders access to matches that are not televised.
An announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week stated supporters may not be allowed back in stadiums across the country for another six months.
The news comes after Premier League sides were preparing for test events from the beginning of October, with those now cancelled.
Leeds United fans are desperate to return to Elland Road with their club embarking on a first top-flight campaign for 16 years.
Test events across several sports have been held since July and it was planned for clubs to allow a limited number of fans into stadiums permanently from October 1 at the earliest.
Per BBC Sport, the Premier League is looking at different methods of allowing season ticket holders access to matches that are not live on TV.
EFL clubs have already set up the iFollow streaming service to enable supporters of all 72 clubs the opportunity to watch matches that are not selected for TV coverage. The iFollow service costs £140 for a Season Pass while supporters can also pay for matches on an individual basis for £7.
Premier League sides are believed to be increasingly concerned about the long-lasting financial impact that having no supporters in the stadium will have. The issue is further complicated by the vast number of rights holders throughout the Premier League.
Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC, and Amazon have all broadcast Premier League matches post-lockdown with more televised fixtures than ever before.
However, that still means supporters who are paying for season tickets may not be able to watch matches that are not selected for coverage on TV.
As a result, the 20 clubs are believed to be working closely with the Premier League to find a solution. However, the BBC’s report also outlines that no ‘substantive’ talks have been made between the two parties as of yet.
Given the ever-changing nature of the situation, clubs and governing bodies will be required to work together if a viable solution for supporters is to be found.
Several senior figures at Premier League sides have stressed the importance of allowing supporters - even at a limited capacity - back into stadiums as soon as it is possible to do so.
