This is when Leeds United's Championship season could resume ahead of Premier League promotion push

Leeds United and their Championship rivals are not set to take to the field for several weeks - but when could their remaining fixtures be played?
Leeds United are waiting to see if their Championship season will be resumed.Leeds United are waiting to see if their Championship season will be resumed.
Leeds United are waiting to see if their Championship season will be resumed.

We take a look at the plan reportedly being considered by the FA, and what it could mean for the Marcelo Bielsa and co:

What are the FA’s plans?

According to the Telegraph, the FA are looking to resume the 2019/20 season during the first week of June and are targeting a completion date of July 11.

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There is the possibility that some of the final games of the current season could be played behind closed doors in order to ensure fixtures are completed.

How many fixtures do Leeds have left in 2019/20?

Leeds have NINE fixtures left to play this season.

Eight of those have already been postponed with the visit of Charlton Athletic on May 2 - which was scheduled to be the last day of the season - also likely to be suspended.

Here’s a full list of the Whites' fixtures that will likely need to be rearranged: Cardiff, Fulham, Luton, Blackburn, Stoke, Swansea, Barnsley, Derby and Charlton.

When could these fixtures be played?.

Given the parameters the FA are reportedly considering, it’s likely that fixtures would be played on the following dates should this suggested plan be implemented:

- Saturday June 6

- Saturday June 13

- Saturday June 20

- Saturday June 27

- Saturday July 4

- Saturday July 11

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Naturally, though, there will need to be games played in midweek in order to ensure all fixtures are completed. The following midweek windows would be available:

- June 9/10

- June 16/17

- June 23/24

- June 30/ July 1

- July 7/8

Leeds, therefore, are likely to play on at least THREE of these midweek dates in order to fulfil all of their remaining fixtures.

Of course, there is no guarantee this plan will be the one pursued by the FA.

Will the fixtures definitely be played?

The desire of the EFL and clubs is to ensure all games are played.

EFL chair Rick Parry said: “We are committed to finish the season on the pitch. We want promotion and relegation. We don't want an artificial end to the season.”