EFL chiefs are working overtime to bring limited crowds back to Football League grounds as early as SEPTEMBER.
Worried clubs want to know when they can open their gates again and a working group has been assembled to push for a quick return.
EFL chairman Rick Parry has already warned that fans may not be allowed back into football grounds this year.
Senior club officials and medical advisers are involved along with EFL staff.
The Government will ultimately decide on timings.
But there is now a growing move to let fans fill around 25 per cent of a stadium’s capacity next season.
EFL supremo Rick Parry has already warned crowds may not be allowed back this year.
But behind the scenes progress has been made in the knowledge that bringing in some revenue will help keep many clubs alive.
Some of the biggest teams at lower-division level are lobbying for an answer before they set next season’s budgets.
A decision would be particularly helpful for clubs in League Two, giving them guaranteed revenue as they generally get lower attendances.
League One is a mixture of large and small clubs, but a quarter of gate money would still go a long way.
The snag will come in the Championship, where many clubs have large fanbases and choosing who to let in is certain to spark rows.
Premier League bosses want supporters back too, but they have television deals to keep them afloat financially until the coronavirus crisis ends.
Barrow will be back in the EFL for the first time in 48 years on Monday when a vote confirms them as National League champions.
Standings will be decided on a points-per-game basis, with the second promotion slot settled by play-offs.
League One and Two playoffs set for this month with Championship set for end of July
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
