The Coasters were scheduled to begin their pre-season programme against the Championship Tykes on Tuesday evening. However, the club says a requirement for everyone entering the ground to provide evidence they are not Covid positive is unworkable at such short notice. AFC Fylde were due to start their pre-season programme against Barnsley on TuesdayA club statement issued last night reads: “The club has made the difficult decision to postpone Tuesday’s home pre-season friendly against Barnsley due to Covid-19 restrictions placed on us by the Director of Public Health at very short notice. “Fylde were given Lancashire County Council’s approval to host Championship outfit Barnsley with a reduced capacity on Tuesday 6th July. “However, this afternoon the club has received a directive highlighting the need for a mandatory negative Covid test to be evidenced for entry into the stadium.

Source: Express July 03, 2021 06:56 UTC