The Premier League will have a winter break starting in the 2019/2020 season.
It's believed that the FA, Premier League and Football League have struck an agreement for a annual winter break.
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Early February will see a two-week break in the 2019/20 campaign, per The Times.
The winter break won't disturb the hectic Christmas fixtures, which includes games on Boxing Day and New Years Day.
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Though the whole FA Cup fifth round will be played in midweek without replays.
However, the Championship, League One and League Two will not enjoy a winter break, clubs in those divisions will continue their season as normal.
Top flight teams are expected to be out of action for at least 13 days, which is also a scheme to improve England's chances in the 2020 European Championships, as well as future World Cups.
The idea of a winter break has been subject to fierce debate over the years, with signs now pointing towards a Premier League hiatus in February.
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Europe's major leagues from Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and Germany's Bundesliga, among others, all break during the winter before resuming action.
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