Recent off-the-field events have called an abrupt halt to fixtures across the EFL, with no scheduled return date being put in place as of yet.
It has recently been reported by The Telegraph that clubs in League One and League Two are divided on whether the season should be completed later this year or voided completely.
If this year's campaign was to be cancelled, then it is likely that a number of clubs could struggle financially, with a lack of matchday income almost certain to cause some clubs serious financial difficulty.
Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports, Graeme Souness fears that Sunderland could be one of the teams that struggle financially if the season is to be cancelled in the near future.
"You talk about Sunderland and I am watching Sunderland 'Til I Die. I spent some time in the North East as a player with Middlesbrough and I know how big a football club Sunderland are, I really do."
Sunderland are currently sat seventh in the League One table, but are just three points adrift of the automatic promotion places heading towards the conclusion of this year's campaign.
Souness went on to admit that the Black Cats could be dragged into the financial difficulties, and claimed that the survival of the clubs in the lower leagues is the most important factor to take into consideration.
"And they are looking down the barrels and being in danger of being dragged into this. I think it is about unique circumstances and people coming up with ideas, but ultimately it is about the survival of clubs.
"And that has to be taken and has to be paramount for these clubs to still be around this time next year."
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The Verdict:
It's a nightmare scenario for football clubs across the UK.
You do have to fear that some clubs could be in real danger of suffering serious financial difficulties in the coming months, especially if the season is to be cancelled.
I think the league campaign should get back underway later this year, but with no supporters present, and only when the threat of off-the-field problems has subsidised significantly.