State of play for Doncaster Rovers as they await Covid-19 test results ahead of Fleetwood Town trip

Rovers were forced to postpone the Boxing Day clash against Accrington Stanley after two players tested positive for the virus, while other members of the squad were said to be displaying symptoms.

The squad have all undergone testing in the time since Boxing Day and results are pending.

As per EFL guidelines, it will be the responsibility of Rovers to call off the game if they feel that is the appropriate course of action.

Preparations for the game have continued as close to normal as possible. While players and staff are currently self-isolating as they await the test results, they have been told to anticipate the match will go ahead as planned.

Boss Darren Moore is scheduled to carry out his usual pre-match media duties on Monday afternoon.

Four of Tuesday night’s League One matches have already been postponed due to positive Covid-19 tests, adding to the five cancelled on Boxing Day.

The EFL issued a clarification on procedures relating to cancelling games due to Covid-19 outbreaks last week after some clubs expressed confusion over where the responsibility lay for postponing matches.

The governing body confirmed clubs must take the decision but would be the subject of an investigation around the circumstances of any postponement - as will Rovers for calling off the Accrington game.

A statement from the EFL read: “The safety and well-being of players is a priority and the protocols that have been developed are designed to protect individuals and, if followed, will help prevent the spread of infection.

“All EFL clubs are aware of the processes and steps needed to take in the event of positive cases of Covid-19 and the impact this could have on their wider playing squads.

“This includes informing the league if they determine they are not able to fulfil a fixture safely.

“The circumstances surrounding the postponements will now be the subject of an investigation in accordance with EFL regulations.

“Revised dates for the rearranged fixtures will be confirmed in due course.”

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