Luton Town’s Championship trip to Reading this Saturday has been suspended after the Royals told the EFL that they would be unable to fulfil the fixture due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases in their squad.
A statement from the club read: “The club informed the EFL this morning that, following the return of a significant number of positive PCR tests within the Reading first team and U23 squads, the Royals were unable to field a team capable of fulfilling the fixture on Saturday.
“We apologise unreservedly for the inconvenience and disappointment this causes to both home and away supporters, who were understandably looking forward to attending this fixture.
“However, the health, safety and welfare of our players, coaching team and club staff remains of paramount importance and our primary concern now is to ensure the swift and full recovery of those affected.”
In light of the increased rate of transmissions from the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the EFL will review the circumstances surrounding the postponement and work with affected clubs to assist them throughout this challenging period.
A rearranged date for the fixture will be confirmed in due course.
