Tottenham vs Fulham: Premier League match postponed due to COVID

Fulham's Premier League match at Tottenham on Wednesday evening has been postponed because of an outbreak of coronavirus at the club. /VCG

Fulham's Premier League match at Tottenham on Wednesday evening has been postponed because of an outbreak of coronavirus at the club.

The Premier League made the decision to call off the fixture at a board meeting on Wednesday morning. It said Fulham asked for the game to be rearranged following "a significant rise in positive COVID-19 cases, as well as a number of players showing symptoms today".

The league said the move was made following consultation with its medical advisors, adding “the decision to postpone the game has been taken as a precaution and with the health of players and staff as the priority".

(With input from agencies)