How Portsmouth and their League One rivals are predicted to vote on EFL proposal - will Pompey's automatic promotion hopes be over?

Following the EFL’s meeting last week, it was announced that a framework for concluding the 2019/20 League One season had been put forward, allowing clubs to vote on whether they accept the season to be curtailed, with relegation and promotion still in place, and positions decided on an unweighted points-per-game system.

By Richie Boon

Published 23rd May 2020, 10:00 BST

Updated 23rd May 2020, 11:13 BST

If the proposal is approved by at least 51% of League One clubs, Portsmouth’s automatic promotion hopes will be over, and they’ll have to settle for a place in the lottery that is the play-offs. Here’s a look at how all 23 clubs are expected to vote.

1. Accrington Stanley

Ending the season now would see them avoid being sucked into a relegation scrap. Prediction: Curtail. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill

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2. AFC Wimbledon

Under the proposal, they'd finish the season in their current 21st spot - clear of relegation by three points. Their bacon would be saved, big time. Prediction: Curtail. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney

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3. Blackpool

Sat comfortably in mid-table, the Tangerines don't have much to play for. Prediction: Curtail. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill

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4. Bolton Wanderers

They're comfortably bottom of the league, and while voting to void the season would obviously benefit them, that's not going to happen. There's no point in them playing on, either. Prediction: Curtail. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley

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