BRIGHTON were forced to axe their League Cup fixture with Charlton on Wednesday night after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.
The individual concerned reportedly does not have any symptoms but is now self-isolating.
Hope Powell’s side were forced to axe their League Cup fixture after a unnamed staff member tested positive for Covid-19Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Other coaching and backroom staff who the individual came into contact during the previous week are also self-isolating in line with government guidelines.
A statement by the Seagulls read: “Any areas around the club the individual has been in contact with will only be reopened once they have been deep cleaned and fully fogged.
“The players within the women’s squad will continue to be tested in line with The FA’s testing regime with additional safety measures and mitigation in place.
“The squad will resume training in line with The FA and government guidelines.”
The South Coasters are still set to host Aston Villa on Sunday as normal.
Wednesday’s postponement came after wind damage saw Everton and Manchester United’s game also called off earlier.
Red Devils boss Casey Stoney was left “extremely frustrated” after being given less than 24-hours notice by the Toffees.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
