Winter break explained: What you need to know about the proposalThe Premier League calendar could be set for a tweak from February 2020The prospect of a winter break is closer than ever with the Premier League happy in principle to introduce it from the 2019/20 season, Sky Sports understands. Teams in the Football League would not be directly involved in the winter break as the need for each team to play 46 matches requires every available weekend to be used. Both the Premier League and the Football League are happy with the plan that has been proposed as it stands. The constant grind of Premier League football, famous for its intensity, is wearing on players, particularly over Christmas. Craig Bellamy says England would be more successful with a winter break Craig Bellamy says England would be more successful with a winter breakWinter breaks happen elsewhere.

Source: Sky sports February 27, 2018 12:00 UTC