Luton Town's Championship fixture with Bristol City on Boxing Day has been called off after the Hatters reported a number of Covid cases in their squad. This means seven out of the ten second-tier fixtures planned for the day after Christmas have now been postponed due to Covid. Luton told supporters on Christmas Day that they could not fulfil a squad for Sunday's match set for Kenilworth Road - and received permission from the EFL to push back the game. A statement from the Hatters read: 'We are sorry to inform supporters that the Hatters’ Boxing Day fixture against Bristol City has been postponed. Luton Town's Championship clash at home to Bristol City on Boxing Day has been called off due to coronavirusThe Hatters have reported an outbreak of Covid in their squad and cannot fulfil a squadAs of Saturday afternoon, just three Championship matches are due to be played on Boxing Day, with Middlesbrough hosting Nottingham Forest, Blackpool travelling to Huddersfield and Hull taking on Blackburn.

Source: Daily Mail December 25, 2021 19:05 UTC