Wigan Athletic vs Oxford United postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak – The Athletic

The League One match between Wigan Athletic and Oxford United at the DW Stadium has been postponed, after seven of the away teams players tested positive for COVID-19.

The players all tested positive on Saturday morning after falling ill overnight, meaning Oxford were unable to name a squad for the league fixture.

The match was postponed after both clubs consulted with the EFL. A new date will be decided in due course.

Oxford said in a statement: Seven players tested positive this morning after falling ill overnight, meaning the Us cannot raise a squad for the Sky Bet League One game.

United called off the fixture in consultation with Wigan and the English Football League (EFL), which has said it will review the circumstances surrounding the postponement.

Wigan added: We apologise for any inconvenience caused to supporters and wish our colleagues at Oxford United well.

Both sides have started the season impressively. Oxford are sat sixth, with Wigan two points off the top with a game in hand.

Read more:

Wigan Athletic vs Oxford United postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak - The Athletic

Related Posts
Tags: