The Premier League is planning to resume the season with matches at “approved” stadiums when the government grants permission for clubs to return to action.

The Times can reveal that a cross-sport group is working with government officials on behalf of all professional sports looking to return to action as soon as possible.

Several sports are looking to use a limited number of venues in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus while cutting down on the need for policing, medical support and testing.

The Premier League shared its plan to continue the season — labelled “Project Restart” — at a meeting of shareholders last week in which the idea of playing matches behind closed doors at a limited number of stadiums was discussed.