Fleetwood Town’s League One match against Ipswich Town has now been put back by 48 hours.

Joey Barton’s players had been due to meet Ipswich at Highbury on Saturday but the game will now be played on Monday, January 4 (7.45pm).

The switch comes after Ipswich had previously seen games postponed following a Covid-19 outbreak at the club, which saw a number of staff test positive.

A Fleetwood Town statement read: “The Cod Army were set to face the Tractor Boys at Highbury on Saturday; however, Ipswich recently advised the EFL that they may not be able to fulfil the fixture on this date due to the recent Covid-19 cases at the club.

Fleetwood Town head coach Joey Barton sees his side play on Monday night Picture: Stephen Buckley/PRiME Media Images Limited

placeholder image — Fleetwood Town head coach Joey Barton sees his side play on Monday night Picture: Stephen Buckley/PRiME Media Images Limited

“The EFL, following consultation with both clubs, have now determined the game will be played on Monday evening.”

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