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Some Leeds United fans are getting worried.

A general view of Elland Road as play continues in the second half during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers at Elland Road on December 8, 2018 in...

A decision has been taken to ‘expunge’ all football results at non-league level and below.

BBC Sport report all results will be voided with no promotions and relegations.

A decision is yet to be made higher up, but this certainly sets a precedent which could be followed.

Leeds United supporters are among those feeling nervous, as voiding the season at Championship level will mean their promotion hopes are back to square one.

Here is a look at how fans reacted on social media to the developments…

 

 

 

 

What happens in reaction to this decision in non-league will be an interesting test case.

There could be clubs at the top of their respective divisions who protest, appeal and even bring legal challenges.

Leeds will be watching with interest, and possible dismay.

Having to start all over again would be cruel after waiting 15 years to win promotion back to the Premier League, and then sitting top of the Championship with nine games remaining only to see the season halted.

General view outside Elland Road as fans arrive at the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Swansea City at Elland Road on February 13, 2019 in Leeds,...