Burnley match against Watford postponed after Covid outbreak in Hornets squad

A general view of Turf Moor (Martin Rickett/PA)

Burnley have announced the postponement of their Premier League fixture against Watford because of “an ongoing Covid outbreak within the opposition squad”.

Just two and a half hours before the fixture between the two top-flight strugglers was set to kick off, Burnley confirmed Wednesday evening’s fixture was off.