Harrogate Town's game against Mansfield Town postponed because of Covid-19

Harrogate Town's League Two match against Mansfield Town has been postponed after the Stags said they would be unable to field a team.

By Stuart Rayner

Published 27th Dec 2021, 14:59 BST

Updated 27th Dec 2021, 15:02 BST

POSTPONEMENT: Mansfield Town were due at Harrogate Town on Wednesday

Nigel Clough's side are the latest to be hit by Covid-19 cases in a Christmas football programme that has been decimated by them.

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The match had been due to be played on Wednesday.

In the days before Christmas the Football League took the decision to play matches wherever possible but the number if infections across the country means only 10 took place on Boxing Day. Harrogate were one of those who did not play, although Huddersfield Town, Middlesbrough and Rotherham United were all able to.

As usual, the league will now review the circumstances of the postponement.

Carlisle United also postponed their midweek game,at Salford City on Wednesday. The Cumbrians are due to be at Wetherby Road for a Football League Trophy tie on January 4.