English League Two clubs vote to end season

>>LONDON: English League Two clubs agreed on Friday to bring an end to the regular season following discussions with league bosses.

The fourth-tier sides gathered by conference call to discuss their options, with football at a standstill due to the coronavirus.

Clubs said they had agreed the division’s final table was set to be decided using a points-per-game method.

There are still plans for the playoffs to take place but clubs have asked that no team be relegated to the National League.

Any decisions would require the ratification of the English Football League and the Football Association.

Crewe Alexandra were top of League Two when the season was halted, with Swindon Town and Plymouth in the other two automatic promotion places.

An EFL statement said: “Having considered the protocols and costs that would be required to be met to conclude the current season, League Two clubs have unanimously indicated a preferred direction of travel to curtail the campaign in line with the framework outlined by the EFL board.

“In addition, clubs asked for consideration to be given to suspending relegation to the National League for 201920 as a result of circumstances created where fixtures cannot be completed.

“No commitments were made in this respect and the board will now consider the implications of the division’s preferred approach at their next meeting.”

League One sides face further talks after failing to come to an agreement while six third-tier clubs had said prior to the meeting that they were determined to complete their remaining fixtures and are now set to meet again tomorrow to find a resolution.