Revealed: When Sunderland AFC could play their remaining eight fixtures under new FA plans

We take a look at the plan reportedly being considered by the FA, and what it could mean for the Black Cats

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.

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 Sunderland have left in 2019/20?

Sunderland have eight fixtures left to play this season.

Seven of those have already been postponed, with the trip to Rotherham United on May 3 also likely to be suspended.

Here’s a full list of the Sunderland fixtures that will likely need to be rearranged: Blackpool (A), Southend United (A), Shrewsbury Town (H), AFC Wimbledon (A), Peterborough United (H), Burton Albion (A), Accrington Stanley (H), Rotherham United (A).

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

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

Sunderland, therefore, are likely to play on at least TWO 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.”