Lincoln City are training and preparing as if Saturday’s game against the Blues at Portman Road will go ahead, despite Wednesday’s match at Rotherham having been postponed due to Covid cases at Sincil Bank.

Lincoln say that they have “reluctantly informed the EFL they would not be able to fulfil the fixture” at the New York Stadium on Wednesday evening, but say they are continuing their preparations for their visit to Portman Road.

Imps chief executive Liam Scully told his club’s official site: “We were able to fulfil Boxing Day's fixture despite having some players test positive for Covid-19, unfortunately further positive tests on Tuesday mean we are now not able to fulfil Wednesday's fixture.

“We will continue to train and prepare as normal for Saturday's game at Ipswich Town in the hope that players returning to the group will allow us to meet the criteria to play.

“We'll follow strict protocols at the Elite Performance Centre to minimise the risk of catching or spreading Covid-19.

“We commit to communicating with supporters, Ipswich and the EFL as quickly and clearly as possible over the coming days.”

Town have already had one fixture postponed over the Christmas period with the visit to Gillingham scheduled for Boxing Day having moved to Saturday 8th January due to Covid cases at the Priestfield Stadium.

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TimmyH added 20:27 - Dec 28 Here we go again....going to be numerous games in the last few months if this continues.
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algarvefan added 23:49 - Dec 28 Sadly it is what it is, really missed my Boxing Day game this year, had to talk to the wife!!! Fingers crossed for NYD and Lincoln but not currently looking too good. Also feel for McKenna, he must be itching to get games under his belt. Meanwhile guys make Portman Road rock tomorrow night.
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Bildestoned added 07:54 - Dec 29 Something about 'Lincoln' & 'Elite Performance Centre' that makes me chuckle.
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Bazza8564 added 08:57 - Dec 29 Would love to know the vaccination stats club by club, especially given we can't get in without jabs.
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tempzzzz added 12:17 - Dec 29 @Bazza8564 we can get in without jabs, it's vaccine or test, the latter actually being the safer option as it means you have tested negative rather than relying on the vaccine which doesn't stop you catching or spreading. No one has a god given right to know the players vaccine status, just the same as they have no right to know what meds they take etc, medical records are private and no one else's business.

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churchmans added 17:35 - Dec 29 The whole country needs to get a grip and carry on as normal regarding the rona!! Have ya jabs and carry on! I have just finished my 10 days of isolation following my positive test result(now in day 12) rona aint going anywhere so we need to get on with things as normal as possible! A sqaud of 25players and teams cannot fullfill a fixture!! Hmmmm i smell bullchit(especially premiership clubs)

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