Bookmakers suspend betting on Sheffield Wednesday's 2019/20 Championship season amid coronavirus outbreak

A number of bookmakers have suspended betting on Sheffield Wednesday’s Championship season – following the outbreak of coronavirus.
(Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)(Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
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While the season is set to resume on April 4 following a three-week suspension, there are doubts over whether the season will indeed kick-off again this early - or indeed at all.

And with that in mind, several prominent bookmakers have already suspended betting on a number of top European leagues - including the Premier League, La Liga, Scottish Premier League and the Champions League.

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There are also no bets being taken on the Championship, where the Owls sit seven points off the relegation zone and eight points away from the play-offs with nine games remaining.

Although Wednesday's season has slowly petered out, punters will be unable to back them in the coming weeks as the season pauses.

Those who have already taken such bets off the market include Sky Bet, William Hill and Paddy Power.

In a statement on their website, SkyBet said: “We are continuing to monitor the Coronavirus pandemic and how it is impacting the sporting calendar.”

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There is currently no guidance over what will happen with bets placed on the outcome of the Championship should Garry Monk’s men not complete their season, with all parties currently committed to finishing the 2019/20 campaign.

EFL and Premier League bosses are set to meet later this week to thrash out their plans, while UEFA’s members will convene on Tuesday with the future of this summer’s European Championships high on the agenda.