All elite football in England has been suspended until at least 3 April as a result of the spread of coronavirus.
Some fans are seen wearing protective masks at Premier League fixtures
All elite football in England has been suspended until a minimum of 3 April as a results of the spread of coronavirus.
All Premier League games, EFL fixtures and matches within the FA Women's Super League and Women's Championship are postponed.
The Premier League said action would resume on 4 April "subject to medical advice and conditions at the time".
The Football Association said England's games against Italy on 27 March and Denmark four days later are off.
The EFL, which hopes to resume play each day before the Premier League on 3 April, said clubs were also advised to suspend "non-essential activities" like "player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings".
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The suspension comes on each day of widespread sporting postponements worldwide.
Uefa has postponed next week's Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
England's Test cricket series in Sri Lanka has been cancelled.
Golf's Players Championship in Florida was called off after one round.
French football's administration has suspended its top two leagues.
the rest of the Scottish season has been postponed indefinitely.
The Football Association of Wales has called off all football until a minimum of 4 April.
Formula E is suspended for 2 months, affecting races in Paris, Seoul and Jakarta.
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Late on Thursday it had been announced Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had tested positive for the virus, and early Friday Chelsea striker Callum Hudson-Odoi revealed he had been affected, while Everton say a first-team player has shown symptoms.
Earlier in the week , several clubs - including Arsenal, Chelsea, Leicester City, Bournemouth, Manchester City, Juventus and Real Madrid - revealed they need either all or a number of their playing staff in self-isolation.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, government, the FA and EFL and may reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority."
The Premier League said its "aim is to reschedule the displaced fixtures", while the Football Association said "all parties are committed at this point to trying to finish this season's domestic fixture programme".
In total, 10 people have now died within the UK with the virus and there are 596 confirmed cases across the country.
On Thursday Prime Minister Boris Johnson said suspending major public events like sporting fixtures was being considered by the govt but would be a measure primarily to guard public services, instead of delay the spread.
The EFL said: "This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the government's national efforts in tackling this outbreak."
Football has also been suspended in Italy, Spain, Netherlands , Portugal and therefore the USA.
All elite football in England has been suspended until a minimum of 3 April as a results of the spread of coronavirus.
All Premier League games, EFL fixtures and matches within the FA Women's Super League and Women's Championship are postponed.
The Premier League said action would resume on 4 April "subject to medical advice and conditions at the time".
The Football Association said England's games against Italy on 27 March and Denmark four days later are off.
The EFL, which hopes to resume play each day before the Premier League on 3 April, said clubs were also advised to suspend "non-essential activities" like "player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings".
line
The suspension comes on each day of widespread sporting postponements worldwide.
Uefa has postponed next week's Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
England's Test cricket series in Sri Lanka has been cancelled.
Golf's Players Championship in Florida was called off after one round.
French football's administration has suspended its top two leagues.
the rest of the Scottish season has been postponed indefinitely.
The Football Association of Wales has called off all football until a minimum of 4 April.
Formula E is suspended for 2 months, affecting races in Paris, Seoul and Jakarta.
line
Late on Thursday it had been announced Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had tested positive for the virus, and early Friday Chelsea striker Callum Hudson-Odoi revealed he had been affected, while Everton say a first-team player has shown symptoms.
Earlier in the week , several clubs - including Arsenal, Chelsea, Leicester City, Bournemouth, Manchester City, Juventus and Real Madrid - revealed they need either all or a number of their playing staff in self-isolation.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, government, the FA and EFL and may reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority."
The Premier League said its "aim is to reschedule the displaced fixtures", while the Football Association said "all parties are committed at this point to trying to finish this season's domestic fixture programme".
In total, 10 people have now died within the UK with the virus and there are 596 confirmed cases across the country.
On Thursday Prime Minister Boris Johnson said suspending major public events like sporting fixtures was being considered by the govt but would be a measure primarily to guard public services, instead of delay the spread.
The EFL said: "This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the government's national efforts in tackling this outbreak."
Football has also been suspended in Italy, Spain, Netherlands , Portugal and therefore the USA.
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