Blackpool's 2019/20 League One season 'could be cancelled as early as next week' with key vote pencilled in

It is claimed a vote will be held among the 23 clubs in the third tier and the 24 clubs in League Two over whether or not to finish the season early.

The vote would not apply for clubs in the Championship, who are still keen to conclude their remaining fixtures.

The Telegraph report says the EFL has already canvassed opinion among clubs and has found an overwhelming desire to call the season now, with as few as three League One clubs keen to complete the remaining schedule.

There is still some debate as to whether play-offs would be staged later in the summer should the remaining games be cancelled – but it now looks likely that promotion and relegation will go ahead, with final league positions decided by points-per-game average.

Should that be the case, Blackpool will finish in 13th, ahead of Bristol Rovers on goal difference.

Fleetwood Town, meanwhile, would finish inside the play-offs, in sixth.

Coventry City would finish as champions ahead of Rotherham United in second.

Bolton Wanderers, Southend United and Tranmere Rovers would be the three sides to drop down to League Two.

The report also claims any motion to end the season would require the backing of 75 per cent of the voting clubs.

It’s stated a study has concluded it will cost clubs at least £700,000 to stage their remaining games with no method of bringing the vast majority of that money back into the club, due to the fact they are certain to be played behind closed doors.

EFL chairman Rick Parry urged the government to make a swift decision yesterday, arguing that the campaign had to be completed by July 31 because of player contract issues.