The Premier League has unanimously agreed to curtail the Academy Games Programme for the 2019-20 season as shareholders looked to provide clarity for staff and players. In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the league said that the discussions regarding the academy programme were separate from talks on the resumption of the official league campaign. The curtailment means that all games for teams from under 9 to under 16 have been called off, as well as under 18 and under 23 competitions. All Premier League academy games have been curtailed following a meeting on FridayChelsea had been leading the Premier League 2 table, the competition for Under 23 teams, at the time of curtailment. Premier League officials are still working to find a way to safely resume the season.

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2020 15:53 UTC