Everything we know about Cats' return to League One action
return to training.
When players do return to training, they will have to progress through the EFL’s returning to training protocols – which will see the squad initially made to train in small groups before building-up to full scale, contact sessions.
Players and staff will also have to be tested for COVID-19 twiceaweekunderthecurrent plans.
Yes, the expectation is that the fixture schedule will be vastly different this season.
Firstly, the season is set to kick-off with two cup games.
While League One may not startuntilSeptember12,clubs havebeenadvisedthatthefirst roundoftheCarabaoCupisset to take place on September 5, while a Leasing.com Trophy game will also be held on September 8/9.
There are set to be more midweek games this season, given the condensed nature of the campaign, while there is a push from clubs to play as many fixtures as possible in 2021 – given this is when they expect a higher level of crowds will be able to attend fixtures.
Undercurrentgovernment plans, supporters will be allowedtoreturntotheStadium of Light from October 1.
However this will be in a ‘COVID-19 secure way’, meaning that a limited capacity will be enforced.
Thereiscurrentlynotarget date for when full capacities will be able to attend games.
The EFL confirmed last week that the transfer window would open on July 27, before closing at 11pm on October 5.
However, for deals between Premier League and EFL clubs, there will be a two-week extension to the window – meaning such transactions can be completed up until 5pm on October 16.