Carabao Cup tie against Port Vale to go ahead despite Scunthorpe player’s positive coronavirus test result
Match is scheduled to take place today, 5 September
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Scunthorpe United’s Carabao Cup tie at home to Port Vale will go ahead today (5 September) despite an Iron player testing positive for coronavirus.
The unnamed Scunthorpe squad member returned a positive result during the most recent round of testing, but it will not affect the first-round match.
“The club is following all the EFL's Covid-19 protocols and will not name the player in question,” read a statement from the League Two club.
“We ask that their request for privacy and confidentiality [is] respected at this time.
“In following those protocols, we can also confirm the home Carabao Cup match against Port Vale on Saturday, September 5 will still go ahead as planned.” PA
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