Reports: National League likely to VOID 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus outbreak – huge impact on Notts County, Yeovil Town, Barrow, Hartlepool United, Chesterfield and more

The National League is preparing to make a significant move and cancel all of it’s remaining fixtures, according to reports.
The National league logo at Meadow Park, home of Boreham Wood FC on March 18, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)The National league logo at Meadow Park, home of Boreham Wood FC on March 18, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
The National league logo at Meadow Park, home of Boreham Wood FC on March 18, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The league is currently suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Premier League and EFL remain committed to finishing their respective league seasons while non-league competitions such as the Northern Premier League are pushing to end the season as it currently stands despite between seven and 10 matches remaining for most sides.

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The Evening Standard has reported that the National League may intend to go one step further by voiding the current season altogether which will have significant repercussions on the promotion and relegation system with the EFL.

The Daily Star claims that the National League have already made the decision to void the entire campaign and cancel all remaining fixtures.

The League will now meet with the FA in order to ratify the decision while also confirming which teams, if any, get promoted and relegated.

The decision has reportedly been made to financially protect clubs during an uncertain spell.

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Barrow are currently four points clear at the top of the table and looked set for a Football League return for the first time since 1972. Meanwhile, Pools sit just three points off a play-off place with seven games remaining.

If promotion is approved, Barrow and second-placed Harrogate Town would be promoted to League Two. Logistically this would pose some stumbling blocks and potential legal ramifications should the season be declared void. Also Harrogate’s artificial pitch would not be allowed in the EFL under current rules.