Nottingham Forest's home match with Barnsley has been postponed due to a "combination of injuries and positive COVID-19 tests", the club has confirmed.
The Reds were due to host the Yorkshire side at the City Ground tomorrow afternoon (January 3), but a rearranged date now needs to be organised.
A statement put out by Forest said: "The club applied to the EFL for the fixture to be postponed due to a combination of injuries and positive COVID-19 tests resulting in less than the minimum numbers of players available to fulfil the fixture under EFL rules.
"This is the first Forest fixture that has been postponed due to the pandemic.
"We thank the EFL and Barnsley for their co-operation and share the disappointment of supporters who had made plans to attend the City Ground for the first match of the new year.
"Strong ticket sales meant another large crowd was expected and we understand the frustration of both Forest and Barnsley supporters who might have made advance travel plans."
Tickets will automatically be valid for the rearranged fixture or supporters can contact the ticket office if they wish to receive a refund.
Forest are next in action on Sunday, January 9, 2022 (5.10pm kick-off) when they play Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup at the City Ground.
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