Broadcasters are exploring plans to televise all Saturday 3pm fixtures if the season continues behind closed doors.
The delay in competition owing to the coronavirus crisis has left a major void in football supporters' lives up and down the country.
But even when the sport is permitted to recommence, there is a growing resignation that games will be played with no fans due to Government guidelines on social distancing.
And it is understood Premier League and EFL broadcasters, Sky Sports and BT Sport, have discussed the prospect of matches kicking off at 3pm on Saturday's available to watch as part of viewers' subscription packages.