Peterborough United won’t play again until April at the earliest after EFL suspend competition because of the coronavirus

Earlier today (March 12) Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony urged the EFL to postpone matches after a Posh player started to self isolate.

An EFL statement issued at 11am read: “The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest.

“This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus.

“The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.

“In addition, clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.

“Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors, emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football’s contingency plans in response to the crisis.

“A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week.”

The Posh games at Bolton tomorrow (March 14) and at home to Bristol Rovers (March 21) and Blackpool (March 29) have now been postponed. Posh are due at League One leaders Coventry City on April 4.

The Blackpool match was to be televised live by Sky so Posh will miss out on a financial boost.