Cambridge United back 'right decision' to cancel League Two season

Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium. Credit: ITV News Anglia

Cambridge United Chief Executive Ian Mather says he's pleased clubs in League Two made the "right decision" to cancel the season.

On Friday, clubs "unanimously indicated" they wanted to finish their campaign early, although the decision will still need to be ratified by the EFL and the FA.

Its means the U's, who were in mid-table before football was suspended in March, are unlikely to kick another ball this season.

Cambridge have been among the clubs who have been pushing for the season to be scrapped, and Mather says he's glad there's now some clarity.

Cambridge United were mid-table in League Two when the season was suspended. Credit: ITV News Anglia

"We are pleased that the right decision has been taken to end the current season in League 2 subject to completing play offs and resolving the question of relegation and promotion from the National League," he said,

"Whilst it is obviously disappointing it is not at all unexpected. It is the path we have been supporting over the last month given these exceptional times and expect it to be formally ratified shortly.

"We have been hugely grateful for the support and understanding that fans have shown over recent weeks and we know what a difficult period this is for everyone. We are actively looking to offer season ticket holders different options in relation to the outstanding games that will now no longer be played."

The intervention means bottom club Stevenage are likely to avoid the drop, with the clubs agreeing that relegation to the National League should be taken off the table, while Colchester United and Northampton Town would be involved in the play-offs.

The future of League One is less clear though after clubs failed to reach an agreement on Friday on how the season should end.

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