League Two sides devastated by the coronavirus crisis will hold crisis talks over ending the season, a decision that could impact the Premier League.
On Tuesday, all 24 sides in England's fourth tier will meet for a video conference call to discuss the best course of action with play still suspended and Covid-19 draining their finances.
If there is a significant will to end the campaign, a vote is likely to follow.
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Should League Two opt to declare the league null and void, it may set a precedent for the higher up divisions, including the Premier League.
The financial outlook between the divisions are invariably very different, however.
Some League Two chairmen fear being unable to have the funds to resume the season after a decision is made or lockdown restrictions lifted.
Clubs still have to pay wages and there is a significant chance that games could be played behind closed doors, meaning no money from ticket sales.
The League Two decision could have repercussions for Premier League sides
Hundreds of players in the league are on shorter-term deals that see their contracts run down on June 30, another enormous financial issue for the 24 teams.
Rather than face the financial oblivion which could follow, there is said to be growing interest in ending the campaign as soon as possible.
One club official told SunSport: 'The numbers are growing. This was first brought up in calls to chairman Rick Parry after he came up with the emergency plan to finish the programme.
'Since then more and more have started talking about closing it down.'
'If League Two club chiefs do vote to end the season now, there are concerns the Premier League could follow suit.'
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