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English Football League needs 56 days to finish season: EFL chief

Soccer Football - League Two - Carlisle United v Crewe Alexandra - Brunton Park, Carlisle, Britain - October 12, 2019 Rick Parry, the new EFL Chief Executive (L) in the stands [Action Images/Paul Burrows]

The English Football League’s (EFL) chairman Rick Parry has told member clubs it needs about 56 days to complete the 2019-20 season and intends to conclude the campaign with the playoffs in all three divisions, British media reported on Thursday.

The EFL, which oversees the three divisions below the Premier League — the Championship, League One and League Two —, also said matches may be held without fans in attendance.

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