Bradford City's game at Carlisle United falls foul of Covid-19

Bradford City's League Two game at Carlisle United has been postponed because of Covid-19.
By Stuart Rayner
Published 17th Dec 2021, 11:38 BST
Updated 17th Dec 2021, 14:25 BST

The Bantams said they were unable to field a team because of the number of players who had either tested positive for coronavirus, were self-isolating or awaiting PCR tests.

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On Thursday afternoon the Football League issues clearer guidelines on the circumstances under which matches can be postponed, stating that any team with fewer than 14 players - including a goalkeeper - were entitled to postpone their match.

POSTPONEMENT: Bradford City were due to be at Carlisle United on SaturdayPOSTPONEMENT: Bradford City were due to be at Carlisle United on Saturday
POSTPONEMENT: Bradford City were due to be at Carlisle United on Saturday
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The weekend fixture list has been devastated by call-offs. On Thursday the Premier League issued a statement saying it still planned to press ahead with those matches which could be played.

League One teams Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster Rovers called their games off on Thursday.

Related topics:League TwoFootball LeagueSheffield WednesdayCovid-19

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