Nottingham Forest have been handed a big boost in their hopes of a return to action this afternoon.
Multiple outlets have confirmed that the Premier League is due to restart on June 17 after competition was suspended for more than three months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Two games-in-hand, Aston Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal, will kick-off a football bonanza with a full fixture list to be played the following week.
This has handed Sabri Lamouchi 's side another boost in their hopes of playing out the Championship season to a finish.
The Premier League, in restarting the campaign, has confirmed that three clubs will be relegated opening up a trio of promotion spots from the second tier.
Forest, who have been gunning for promotion all season, are in fifth place with nine games remaining and will have their eyes on a play-off spot for the end-of-season lottery.
The Reds' season will likely start after the Premier League's, with clubs expected to vote next week on a final plan to give the green light for the return of action.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic brought about a suspension, Forest lost 3-0 to Millwall at home.
That was back in March, but three months off will have given the Reds a chance to rest, recuperate and get ready to go again.
Players like the injured Samba Sow (knee) and new arrival Nuno da Costa will be up to speed and raring to finish the campaign well.
All the signs point to a restart for the Championship now after the Premier League's big decision today.
