Gillingham’s next three games have been called off after the EFL suspended all matches until April 3rd at the earliest.

Steve Evans’ side were expected to face Fleetwood Town at Priestfield on Saturday, but due to the Coronavirus, The EFL have made the decision to abandon the hope of playing any games for the next three weeks.

A statement from the EFL reads:

“The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest.

This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus. 

The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures. 

In addition, Clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.

Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors, emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football’s contingency plans in response to the crisis.

A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week. 

This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the Government’s national efforts in tackling this outbreak.”

Along with the Fleetwood Town postponement, Gillingham’s game with Milton Keynes Dons planned for Saturday 21st March and Rotherham United on Sunday 29th March have also been called off.

It currently remains uncertain if and when these games will be played with Gillingham’s next currently scheduled fixture set to be at home to Accrington Stanley on Saturday 4th April.