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John McDougall

Rotherham United give update ahead of Bolton Wanderers after Lincoln City postponement

Rotherham United have no positive Covid-19 cases in their squad as things stand ahead of the planned New Year's Day clash versus Bolton Wanderers.

Wanderers are set to travel to the New York Stadium for a League One clash on January 1.

The Millers had been due to be in action themselves this evening, but their game against Lincoln City was postponed due to positive coronavirus cases within the Imps squad which meant they would be unable to play the fixture.

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Bolton's last three games have been postponed owing to a Covid-19 outbreak at the University of Bolton Stadium club.

Games against Wycombe Wanderers, Morecambe and this evening's encounter against Burton Albion have all hit the dust, with the game against the Millers set to be Bolton's next game.

Wanderers' training ground at Lostock reopened on Monday, but it remains to be seen how many players Ian Evatt could have available for the game in Yorkshire at the start of 2022.

But as things stand, the game is on, and the Millers do not currently have any Covid cases in their camp.

A Millers statement read: "Rotherham United’s Sky Bet League One fixture against Lincoln City, scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th December has been postponed.

"Lincoln City informed the Millers and the EFL on Tuesday afternoon that they would be unable to fulfil the fixture at AESSEAL New York Stadium due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases in their squad.

"At present, Rotherham United are not aware of any positive cases within our own playing squad.

"In light of the increased transmission rate of the Omicron variant, the EFL will now review the circumstances surrounding the postponement.

"In addition it will assist affected Clubs throughout this challenging period to help them mitigate against the risk of infection amongst players and staff, while ensuring their obligations to the EFL regulations are maintained.

"A rearranged date for the fixture will be confirmed in due course."

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