The stance League One chiefs are currently taking on what happens next to Sunderland's campaign revealed

The EFL on Wednesday night confirmed a desire to finish the season, rather than declare it null and void or attempt to reach a resolution based on the current table.

That, of course, is dependent entirely on whether it becomes safe to resume playing as the COVID-19 crisis escalates.

The EFL also announced a £50 million financial package to help clubs through the crisis, which could lead to an injection of over £400,000 for League One clubs.

Catlin told Sky Sports there was ‘a lot of positivity’ about the EFL’s plans and in a candid admission, said clubs were increasingly open to the idea of playing behind-closed-doors in an attempt to bring the current campaign to a conclusion.

A statement from UEFA on Tuesday said leagues across the continent had committed to try and complete their seasons by June 30th.

That announcement came with the significant caveat that it would dependent on an improvement in the situation across the continent.

“From the clubs I've spoken to since the announcement, there's generally a lot of positivity about what the EFL are trying to do,” Catlin said.

“The main thing is to get this season finished.

“Everyone I'm speaking to is absolutely adamant, whether it be with fans or behind closed doors, which in itself was unthinkable just a couple of weeks ago.

“To me it was unthinkable but now it could be the lesser of two evils, to get the domestic season finished.

“I think it's the priority of the EFL, the Premier League and the FA and the international governing bodies.

“That's our bread and butter and the main desire is to get that finished.”

Catlin said that decision would almost certainly affect clubs and their revenues steam, and also added that the situation was changing regularly and rapidly.

He re-iterated the EFL’s stance that health was paramount and a clearer picture of the outbreak will be key.

“It hits every club differently,” he said.

“We have 14,500 season ticket holders. It would hit us with a six-figure sum per game, that as a percentage might not be the same as a club who have a higher percentage who buy on a matchday.

“However you look at this, this is going to football hard.

“It will hit every business hard and we're not immune.

“We have to stay calm and relaxed as the whole landscape is changing daily.

“We have to plan as we are going to come out the other side of this, and hopefully we can help as many clubs through this, as many people through with jobs, and hopefully save lives as well.”

The EFL’s plan was also welcomed by Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony.

He took to twitter to say: “Its a start and a common sense approach. Bravo for acting quickly EFL. More will be required so keep working on it though.”

MacAnthony had earlier outlined a plan to help clubs through the current crisis.