Derby County’s match at Rotherham POSTPONED following Covid-19 outbreak in hosts’ squad

Derby’s Championship fixture at Rotherham has been postponed following a positive test for Covid-19 for a member of the home side’s squad.

Wayne Rooney’s side were due to take on fellow strugglers Rotherham at the AESSEAL New York Stadium at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.

But the fixture has now been put back after The Millers confirmed one positive test while also stating players in the first-team bubble were also showing symptoms.

Derby’s Championship fixture at Rotherham has been postponed after a positive test for a member of the hosts’ squad

Rotherham also confirmed other members of Paul Warne’s squad were showing symptoms

A club statement read: ‘Rotherham United can confirm that this afternoon’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Derby County has been postponed following a positive test of Covid-19 for a member of Paul Warne’s squad, with further players within the first team bubble showing symptoms of the virus at present.

‘Following conversations with the EFL and the subsequent medical advice provided by them and that of our own club doctors, the club have taken the decision to request a postponement to the fixture which has been approved by the EFL.

‘The game which was set to take place at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 19th December 2020 will now be rearranged.

‘The EFL have sanctioned the postponement of the fixture as a matter of player safety, which of course remains paramount to both ourselves and Derby County. 

Wayne Rooney was due to face Derby’s fellow Championship strugglers on Saturday afternoon

Rotherham sit two places above Derby but have earned the same amount of points as the Rams

‘The club will be making no further comment at this time.’

The EFL also issued a statement, stating: ‘This afternoon’s Sky Bet League Championship fixture between Rotherham United and Derby County has been postponed due to an outbreak of COVID-19, with players and first-team staff required to self-isolate in line with EFL and Government guidance.

‘The club has therefore informed the EFL it is unable to fulfil this afternoon’s fixture and the circumstances surrounding the postponement will now be the subject of an investigation in accordance with EFL Regulations.

‘A revised date for the rearranged fixture will be confirmed in due course.’

Rooney’s men are sat in the relegation zone, two places below Rotherham, but only goal difference separates the sides with both on 16 points after 19 Championship games. 

Their match against Rooney’s Derby – who sit in the relegation zone – will be rescheduled