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Carabao Cup tie against Port Vale to go ahead despite Scunthorpe player’s positive coronavirus test result

Match is scheduled to take place today, 5 September

The Carabao Cup trophy
The Carabao Cup trophy (Getty Images)

Scunthorpe United’s Carabao Cup tie at home to Port Vale will go ahead today (5 September) despite an Iron player testing positive for coronavirus.

The unnamed Scunthorpe squad member returned a positive result during the most recent round of testing, but it will not affect the first-round match.

“The club is following all the EFL's Covid-19 protocols and will not name the player in question,” read a statement from the League Two club.

“We ask that their request for privacy and confidentiality [is] respected at this time.

“In following those protocols, we can also confirm the home Carabao Cup match against Port Vale on Saturday, September 5 will still go ahead as planned.” PA

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