The EFL has stated its primary objective is to deliver a "successful conclusion" to the 2019/20 season - following the growing COVID-19 outbreak.
Meeting today, the EFL Board reaffirmed that the health and well-being of EFL staff, players, club employees and supporters would remain central to all decisions in these fast-changing circumstances.
This aim is subject to the over-riding priority around health and well-being.
Plans continue to be developed on the agreed principle that it is in the best interests of the EFL and clubs to complete the current season at the appropriate time.
The EFL is continuing regular dialogue with the Government and relevant health authorities and, as and when more information is known regarding the scale and extent of the coronavirus outbreak in this country, a decision will be taken on the resumption of the league’s fixtures.
As part of the league’s continued contingency planning, the board heard the comments and observations from EFL clubs, before discussing a number of issues including the current financial position and implications, insurance, regulatory matters and broadcasting arrangements.
Discussions centred on financial relief for clubs in the short term and - while there is no one, single solution - measures are to be put in place to immediately assist with cash flow, via a £50million short-term relief package.
This fund consists of the remaining basic award payments being advanced to clubs immediately, with the remainder made up through an interest-free loan facility available to clubs, calculated in line with the EFL’s Article of Associations.
The cash injection is included as part of a series of measures, that includes potential Government support to help clubs and their associated businesses through this period of uncertainty.
The EFL welcomes last night’s announcement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and is continuing discussions to understand how clubs can access the funding made available to support businesses.
In addition, the EFL will continue our discussions with its football partners to determine how everyone can get through this difficult, challenging and unprecedented situation.
Conversations will continue with the EFL’s counterparts at the FA, the Premier League, the PFA and the LMA to ensure football achieves a joined-up and collaborative approach.
The board also acknowledges the positive role member clubs are playing in community solidarity, especially in supporting the vulnerable at this time.
The EFL - through a dedicated taskforce - continues to review the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, and its impact on clubs and competitions.