Premier League fixtures are set to be suspended beyond the April 30 return date, according to reports. The outbreak of the coronavirus forced English football chiefs to initially postpone the professional game in the UK until April 3.
This was quickly revised, with matches being postponed until April 30. The situation has worsened in this time, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson issuing a lock-down on Britain, which has seen restaurants, pubs, non-essential shops, theatres and places of worship temporarily close.
Footballers have also been unable to stay match-fit in this time, due to training grounds being shut all over the UK. And football officials have accepted that April 30 is no longer realistic, meaning the return date will be