Cardiff City's Boxing Day clash with Coventry City has been postponed after the Bluebirds informed the EFL they would be unable to field a squad because of a Covid-19 outbreak in camp.
It is the second game in succession which has had to be rearranged after last weekend's fixture with Derby County was called off on Friday due to coronavirus cases in both camps.
That has continued into this week and, despite being six days out from the match, Cardiff told the league's governing body on Monday lunchtime they would be unable to fulfil the fixture.
A new date for the match, which was due to be held at Cardiff City Stadium, will be rearranged in due course.
"Following consultation with the EFL, Cardiff City regret to announce that Boxing Day’s fixture with Coventry City has been postponed due to several cases of COVID-19 within the playing squad and staff," Cardiff's statement read.
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"Details in respect of a re-arranged date will follow in due course.
"Season Tickets will remain valid for the re-arranged fixture. All match tickets purchased for this game will also remain valid for the rearranged date.
"If you have purchased a match ticket for this fixture, please wait for the re-arranged date to be confirmed, after which point if you still require a refund, please email tickets@cardiffcityfc.co.uk with proof of purchase and a member of the team will contact you at the earliest opportunity. Alternatively, please contact the Ticket Office via telephone on 033 33 11 1920. If you’ve purchased hospitality packages for this fixture, a member of the commercial team will be in contact. For any specific queries email sales@cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Terms and conditions apply.
"We thank supporters for their continued understanding and support."
You can follow live updates here as the Welsh Government decide what to do about the rest of Wales' festive sporting events.
Cardiff's next scheduled fixture is away to Bournemouth on Thursday, December 30.
The news comes after Cardiff's under-23s match against Charlton on Monday afternoon was also postponed.
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