EFL Confirm Eight Positive Coronavirus Tests at Six Championship Clubs

The EFL have confirmed that there have been eight positive coronavirus tests across six Championship clubs, with a handful of positives in League One - although there were no confirmed cases in League Two.

The second tier of English football is set to return in full on 20 June, while the third and fourth tiers will be holding playoffs later this month.

The EFL confirmed the positive tests in a statement on Tuesday.

"The EFL can confirm that 2213 players and Club staff from the 24 Championship Clubs were tested over the course of the past week with eight individuals testing positive from six Clubs," it read.

"Those players or Club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the EFL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities.

"The EFL can confirm that 254 players and Club staff were tested from four League One Clubs over the course of the past week with four individuals testing positive from two Clubs.

"Those players or Club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the EFL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities.

"The EFL can confirm that 174 players and Club staff were tested from four League Two Clubs over the course of the past week with zero individuals testing positive.

"As the fixture programme resumes, the EFL will make a central announcement of COVID-19 test results every Wednesday at midday to continue to support competition integrity and transparency.

"No specific details as to Clubs or individuals will be provided by the League."