Leamington matches postponed after two test positive for Covid-19

Leamington's next two Vanarama National League North matches have been postponed after two players tested positive for Covid-19.

The news was confirmed late last night (Thursday) and the games against Darlington, which was due to be played tomorrow, and next weekend's clash with Farsley Celtic are now off with first-team players and relevant staff facing a period of "isolation from football activity until October 25".

Leamington are the latest club to be hit by an outbreak after the likes of league rivals Kettering Town, Bradford (Park Avenue), Boston United and Alfreton Town have also had to call matches off in the last week.

In a statement, the club said: "The club's forthcoming fixtures versus Darlington FC on Saturday, October 17 and Farsley Celtic FC on October 24 have both been postponed after two members of the Leamington FC first team squad tested positive for Covid-19 in the last few days, with one of those players asymptomatic.

"No other players are currently displaying any symptoms at this moment in time, although a number will have to enter into a period of self-isolation..

"The above decision was made following consultation between the clubs Covid Medical Officer (CMO) and the CMO of the National League.

"This has been ratified by the National League and all players and relevant staff will now enter a period of isolation from football activity until October 25.

"The club has followed strict Covid guidelines and have liaised with both Darlington and Farsley Celtic as well as last Saturdays opponents Chester FC.

"We, of course, wish the players a speedy recovery and will continue to follow the laid down protocols to try to keep all players and staff safe during this difficult time."