By Lucas Ball
MILLWALL’s Boxing Day fixture against Swansea City has been postponed.
Last weekend’s fixture against Preston North End was called off after numerous positive Covid-19 tests in the Lions’ squad and staff, with Steve Kavanagh confirming Gary Rowett wouldn’t have had enough players available to have fielded a team.
Fewer than 10 senior players were available for training on Tuesday.
Swans boss Russell Martin confirmed in his press conference yesterday that two of his players were isolating after positive tests. The Welsh side’s match at QPR last weekend was also called off.
Last season in December, fixtures against Bournemouth and Watford were moved after eight positive cases in Millwall’s camp.
Over half of all EFL fixtures were called off last weekend and there have so far been 15 Boxing Day postponements apart from The Den clash across the top four divisions.
A statement on the Lions’ website said: “Millwall Football Club can confirm that its Sky Bet Championship match against Swansea City this Sunday, December 26 has been postponed.
“This is due to an additional number of positive Covid-19 cases within the playing squad and support staff.
“The club has worked hard to ensure that it has been able to fulfil the fixture, however, taking into account the injuries and positive Covid-19 cases within the squad, the club does not have a sufficient number of players available in order to fulfil the fixture.
“Only a minority of those who have returned positive test results are experiencing any sort of symptoms and they are very mild at worst.
“The decision to postpone the match has once again been made following extensive dialogue with all necessary stakeholders.
“A new date for the match will be announced when confirmed.
“Tickets already purchased for Sunday’s game will be valid for the rearranged date, but should you require a refund then please email ticketadmin@millwallplc.com with proof of purchase and staff will assist accordingly. If you are booked in for match-day hospitality and need to discuss amending your booking or requesting a refund, please email commercialsales@millwallplc.com.
“Supporters who have purchased iFollow Video Match Passes, meanwhile, will be contacted individually in due course by the EFL.”
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