December 10, (THEWILL) – The game between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion has been postponed by the English FA due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the London club.
The decision was taken at the Premier League board meeting on Thursday, according to a statement released by the league.
The game was scheduled for Sunday at 3 pm but will now be rescheduled after some Spurs players and staff members tested positive for the virus.
Spurs European match against Rennes on Thursday was also postponed, as THEWILL had earlier reported.
The league’s statement read:
“Brighton & Hove Albion’s home fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, due to be played on Sunday 12 December at 14:00 GMT, has been postponed following a Premier League board meeting this afternoon.
“Tottenham Hotspur asked for the match to be rearranged following a significant number of positive COVID-19 cases among players and relevant staff.
“This led to First Team facilities at the club’s training centre being closed after consultation with the Premier League and UK Health Security Agency.
“The Premier League Board has taken the decision to postpone the game following guidance from medical advisers, with the health of players and staff the priority.
“The postponed fixture will be rescheduled in due course and the Premier League wishes a quick recovery to those with COVID-19.”
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