The upcoming away fixture against Peterborough United has been postponed.
Peterborough informed the EFL that they would be unable to fulfil the fixtures following a recent positive COVID-19 test and the requirement for players and staff to self-isolate for 10 days as per EFL and Government guidance in order to mitigate against the risk of further infection.
The match was initially scheduled for Tuesday, December 29th and the two clubs will work to reschedule the fixture.
Supporters can purchase a live streaming pass for Saturday's game against Swindon Town here.
Please see below the full statement from the EFL:
Peterborough United’s next three Sky Bet League One fixtures against Ipswich Town (Saturday 19 December), Gillingham (Saturday 26 December) and Charlton Athletic (Tuesday 29 December) have been suspended.
The Club informed the EFL that they would be unable to fulfil the fixtures following a recent positive COVID-19 test and the requirement for players and staff to self-isolate for 10 days as per EFL and Government guidance in order to mitigate against the risk of further infection.
The circumstances surrounding the postponements will now be the subject of an investigation in accordance with EFL Regulations.
Revised dates for the rearranged fixtures will be confirmed in due course.
Comments
Is Diane Abbott moonlighting at London Road?
L1 is really being hit hard by postponements. Bristol Rovers, Sunderland and now Peterborough. It's completely changed the nature of our Christmas programme to a relaxed 1 game a week
Seems very suspect to me.
Clubs are now using Covid for their advantage, which is wrong and needs to be looked at, there is absolutely no reason for our game to be off, if they still have covid in 10 days then fair enough, but right now, they are using a global pandemic as an excuse which is poor
*edit - reading the above it all sounds rather rude too!
Postponing games for tactical reasons will likely backfire on any team this season.