Premier League: Leeds vs Aston Villa postponed – Leeds United’s home Premier League game against Aston Villa on Tuesday has been postponed due to positive Covid-19 cases and injuries in the Leeds squad, the league said on Sunday. Follow InsideSport.IN for more sports news and updates.
As such, the hosts do not have enough players available for the match resulting in the rescheduling. The Premier League confirmed on Sunday afternoon that Leeds’ upcoming clash against Aston Villa has been postponed. The fixture was scheduled to take place on December 28.
Premier League: Leeds vs Aston Villa Premier League game called off due to Covid
Following a request from Leeds, the Premier League Board met today and agreed to postpone the club’s home fixture against Aston Villa, due to be played on Tuesday 28 December
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Premier League: Leeds vs Aston Villa postponed – Official Statement
Therefore, we still do not have enough recognised first-team players to meet the Premier League requirements for the fixture. All tickets purchased (general and hospitality) for the Aston Villa game will be valid for the rearranged date, further details will be announced in due course.
“The postponement is a result of the ongoing Covid-19 cases and injuries at Leeds which saw their Boxing Day match against Liverpool called off. The Board accepted the postponement application as the club does not have the required number of players available for the match,” the league said in a statement.
Premier League: Leeds vs Aston Villa Premier League game called off due to Covid
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