Football Federation Australia is set to announce the postponement of the A-League due to the COVID-19 outbreak on Tuesday.

Increased federal and state government restrictions on public gatherings and travel will force the A-League to suspend the competition, making Monday night's match between Melbourne City and Newcastle Jets potentially the last of the season.

Doors shut: Last weekend's Sydney derby was played in an empty Bankwest Stadium. Credit:AAP

The closure of the Western Australian, Queensland, South Australian and New Zealand borders on Monday will be the final straw for a competition desperate to play out the remainder of the regular season and uphold its broadcast deal with Fox Sports.

The $56 million per-annum contract is at risk of being cancelled by the broadcaster if the season does not finish, according to senior FFA and club sources fearful of suffering the significant hit to the game's bottom line a suspension will bring. However, the health and safety of players and officials will be prioritised ahead of the game's finances.