EFL chairman Rick Parry says now is the time for ‘cool heads rather than speculation’ amid the ongoing threat of Coronavirus and its affects on the game.

Matches in the top four tiers of the men’s game, and Women’s Super League and Championship, as well as Academy fixtures, have been postponed until April 3 at the earliest, but speculation has been rife over the next course of action the league will take.

The EFL released a further statement on Monday morning outlining that no decision has yet been made, with the board set to meet later this week when the next update will be provided.

EFL Chair, Rick Parry, said: “These are indeed challenging times for the League, its clubs and the game as a whole. However, now is the time for cool heads and calm reflection, rather than speculation as we look to steer our competitions and clubs through this period of uncertainty.”

The EFL statement added: “The health and well-being of EFL staff, players, club employees and supporters is of paramount importance and will be key to the decisions made by football during what is clearly an unprecedented situation facing our game.

“It is with that in the forefront of the league’s mind that it notes the intense speculation that has appeared across the local, national and international media over the weekend.

“Whilst the league and its board understand there is a strong desire from both the media and general public to understand what may happen next, there have, at this current time, been no decisions taken.

“The league also feels it inappropriate to respond to the many hypothetical solutions being suggested whilst the many unknowns remain. Given the fast-paced environment and parameters we are currently working within, it is simply not practical to give a running commentary on what may happen.

“In the immediate short-term we will continue with our contingency planning to deal with the implications the outbreak of Covid-19 has presented the EFL and its clubs, in addition to liaising with the Government, health authorities and football partners.

“A further update will be given once the EFL Board has met this week.”