newgroundrodney wrote:I always understood, the clubs had 7 days to agree a new date, with the date itself being no later than 42 days from the original scheduled fixture.....is that NOT the case?
Appears to be my evening for reading the EFL rulebook:
https://www.efl.com/-more/governance/ef ... -fixtures/
28 Postponements, Abandonments and Re-Arrangements
28.1 In the event of any League Match not being played owing to Football Association Cup Matches, weather or other causes over which neither Club has any control or being ordered to be replayed it shall be played on a date to be mutually arranged, but at the earliest reasonable opportunity and in any event prior to the last scheduled round of fixtures in the Normal Playing Season. Both Clubs shall notify The League of such arrangements within seven days of the postponement being identified, for the approval of The League. Any League Match not so arranged shall have its date fixed by The League.
Guidance
It is not permissible for a club to make a decision to postpone a match and in the first instance Clubs should contact the Football Services Department for advice. The full guidance document is available in the Football Services section on the CPS.
Re-dating of Postponed Fixtures
In accordance with Regulation 28.1, postponed fixtures must be re-arranged at the earliest reasonable opportunity and be agreed within seven days of the postponement. It is accepted that there are some circumstances where it is beneficial to delay the re-dating of matches.
Nothing about 42 days, just "earliest reasonable opportunity", and if the clubs don't agree within a week, the League will schedule it.