Bradford City warn of 'difficult decisions' lying ahead as League Two clubs battle to survive

A meeting via video link was held on Tuesday with the EFL reaffirming their desire to complete the rest of the 2019-20 season when it is safe to do so.

The financial ramifications of the game's shutdown due to Covid-19 for League Two clubs was also discussed at the meeting amid worrying and unprecedented time for football's fourth tier as clubs effectively fight for survival.

City’s director of communications, Ryan Sparks, said: “Despite the wide range of reports circling in the media, the position of the EFL has clearly not changed.

“Contingency planning is being undertaken but, as things stand, we share the governing body’s desire to complete the season.

“That is, however, providing it can be done safely and without further harming football’s ever-worsening financial picture.

“Everything remains very much under review at governing-body level and that is the case for us at Bradford City.

“Difficult decisions could well be made across the board, in the coming weeks and months, and we as a club will have to respond accordingly.

“For most EFL clubs, certainly in the lower divisions, this is now about survival."