Within the last few days the EFL, under Chairmanship of Rick Parry, held an on-line meeting to discuss dates for starting the next season. According to a National League Chairman, a person involved in the meeting has indicated that next season (2020/1) will commence first week in September 2020 (Sat 5th Sept is the first weekend) and clubs will be permitted to have fans present but subject to a limit of one third of ground capacity.