Leeds United's FA Cup opponents Crawley Town confirm Covid-19 outbreak, Whites tested three times since game

Leeds United's FA Cup conquerors Crawley Town have confirmed a Covid-19 outbreak just days before their fourth round tie against AFC Bournemouth.
By Graham Smyth
Published 19th Jan 2021, 17:10 BST
CUP UPSET - Leeds United were beaten in the FA Cup by League Two Crawley Town, who have confirmed a Covid-19 outbreak just before their fourth round tie at Bournemouth. Pic: GettyCUP UPSET - Leeds United were beaten in the FA Cup by League Two Crawley Town, who have confirmed a Covid-19 outbreak just before their fourth round tie at Bournemouth. Pic: Getty
CUP UPSET - Leeds United were beaten in the FA Cup by League Two Crawley Town, who have confirmed a Covid-19 outbreak just before their fourth round tie at Bournemouth. Pic: Getty

Nine days after the League Two Red Devils beat Marcelo Bielsa's Premier League side 3-0 in West Sussex, they have informed the EFL that they are unable to fulfil their fixture against Stevenage, due to take place tonight.

That game has been suspended and the EFL will investigate the circumstances, in accordance with their current regulations.

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Crawley will now work with the EFL, FA and Public Heath England ahead of Saturday's scheduled trip to Bournemouth in the FA Cup.

The outbreak at Crawley should come as no concern for Leeds, thanks to the Premier League Covid-19 testing programme which recently reintroduced twice-weekly tests.

Leeds have been through three rounds of testing since their FA Cup tie and the YEP understands there were no positives in the tests that took place prior to Saturday's game against Brighton.

Goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who did not travel to Crawley, missed the Brighton game and all-but confirmed on socal media that he was recovering from the virus, asking them to 'stay safe' and thanking them for their support.

The Whites are without a game this week and don't play again until next Tuesday when they visit Newcastle United in Premier League action.

Related topics:Premier LeagueIllan MeslierCrawley TownEFLCovid-19

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