Clyde's League One match with East Fife this evening has been called off following a positive Covid test within the Bully Wee squad.
The clash, which was due to kick-off at 7pm at Broadwood, was initially delayed until 7:15pm but the match was then called off just after 7:30pm with no explanation.
⚠️ GAME OFF ⚠️
— Clyde FC (@ClydeFC) April 27, 2021
After a lengthy delay, tonight’s game has been called off. Further details to follow.
Lanarkshire Live Sport understands players were just about to walk out for kick-off when they were told to return to their changing area due to a test result coming back shortly before 7pm.
Clyde have since released a statement saying the Joint Response Group okayed the game to go ahead after a review, but the Fifers refused to take to the pitch, forcing the game off.
A Clyde statement read: "The club can confirm that, following a positive Covid-19 test in the squad tonight, a review was conducted by the Joint Response Group, who subsequently confirmed that the match could go ahead.
"However, East Fife took the decision not to fulfil the fixture, leaving the referee with no option but to postpone the match.
"The club will make further comment when possible."
It could have major repercussions for Clyde's hopes to avoid relegation from League One or the relegation play-offs, as East Fife could be awarded a 3-0 win.
Other players may also be forced to self-isolate and it has cast huge doubt over Clyde's upcoming fixtures away to Forfar on Thursday and at home to relegation rivals Dumbarton on Saturday.
⚠️MATCH CALLED OFF⚠️
— East Fife FC (@EastFifeFC) April 27, 2021
After a meeting with the referees and team managers, this evening's match has been called off. More details to follow.
East Fife and the SPFL are yet to comment.
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