Coventry clash called off after ‘increased’ Covid cases in Luton camp

Luton’s New Year’s Day trip to Coventry has been postponed due to an increased number of Covid-19 cases in the Hatters’ camp.

Town’s Boxing Day match at home to Bristol City was postponed on Christmas Day after players tested positive, while last night’s trip to Swansea was called off by the Welsh side, who have also been hit with the virus.

Luton also had their trip to Reading postponed due to positive cases in the Royals’ squad, which means they haven’t played since the 1-1 draw with Fulham on December 11.

Their next scheduled fixture is on January 9 at home to Harrogate Town in the third round of the FA Cup.

In a statement, Luton said: ‘We are sorry to inform supporters that the Hatters’ Sky Bet Championship fixture at Coventry City on New Year’s Day has been postponed.

‘The Club has worked hard to ensure that it would be able to proceed with the 3pm kick-off at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

‘However, taking into account injuries and the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Town squad that also forced the postponement of the Boxing Day game against Bristol City, the Club does not have a sufficient number of players available in order to fulfil the fixture.

‘A rearranged date for the game will be confirmed in due course, along with the previous postponements against Reading, Bristol City and Swansea.

‘We would like to apologise to supporters of both clubs for any inconvenience caused and wish everyone a happy new year.

‘We look forward to getting everyone back fit, healthy and available to belatedly start 2022 with the FA Cup third round tie against Harrogate Town on Sunday 9th January, kick-off 12.30pm.’