CHAMP TO GET MONTH OFF NEXT SEASON

By Ben Pound

CHAMPIONSHIP action will be paused for almost a month during the 2022 World Cup, but fixtures will continue in League One and League Two.
The World Cup, traditionally held during the summer, is scheduled to be staged between November 21 and December 18 next year in Qatar.
The English Football League (EFL) has adjusted its schedule to accommodate the international tournament, with a break in Championship matches planned from November 13 to December 9.
That period includes the World Cup group stage, plus the first round of knockout games.
The EFL also confirmed the fourth r...

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