The Premier League, the EFL and women's football have all been suspended until April 30 at the earliest due to concerns over the virus. And the Football Association have agreed that the season can be “extended indefinitely”, with UEFA delaying Euro 2020 until next summer. (Image: PA)The last time that a similar event occurred came all the way back in 1939 as a result of the start of the Second World War. (Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)There was also the introduction of a brand new national cup competition – the Football League War Cup – that was won for the first time by West Ham in June 1940. It was not only the format of English football that was affected by the war, with several clubs also seeing their home grounds damaged by Luftwaffe bombs.

Source: Daily Mirror March 21, 2020 05:14 UTC