The clubs were the only two in the Premier League who were admitting fans following changes to the Tier rules but will now have to play all of their games behind closed doors until further notice following the latest government update.
The city of Liverpool had been in Tier 2 of the coronavirus restrictions since December 2.
Premier League not discussing circuit break
The Premier League is not discussing the possibility of a circuit break to halt the season amid a rise of coronavirus cases in the game.
No club has brought the proposal to the league, despite West Brom boss Sam Allardyce calling for a pause to the campaign to try to reduce the number of cases.
"When I listen to the news the variant virus transmits quicker than the original virus [so] we can only do the right thing which is have a circuit break," Allardyce said after his side's 5-0 defeat by Leeds.
However, Manchester United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer questioned the logistical implications on completing the already congested season if the campaign were to be paused.
"I can't see the benefit in having a circuit break, whatever it's going to be called," Solskjaer said.
"Because when are we going to play the games? We all know this year is so difficult, but I don't think stopping the games is going to make a big, big change."
All 72 EFL clubs to undergo mandatory testing next week
The English Football League will conduct widespread coronavirus testing with all 72 clubs next week.
The measure, planned before the rise in cases across the country this week, will see a full round of mandatory tests rolled out, commencing January 4.
More than 40 games have been called off in the EFL in the last month due to coronavirus circumstances, with nine more matches postponed on Tuesday night.
The EFL, unlike the Premier League, does not test its players regularly but relies on them reporting symptoms and on contract tracing.
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