Coronavirus: Leyton Orient vs Tottenham in Carabao Cup called off after positive

EFL: “Discussions are ongoing between the relevant stakeholders in regards to the implications of the decision not to play tonight’s game and a further update will be provided in due course”

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Leyton Orient owner Nigel Travis says the club should not have to forfeit the Carabao Cup game against Tottenham

Tottenham’s Carabao Cup game at Leyton Orient is off due to positive coronavirus tests at the League Two club, with Orient owner Nigel Travis critical of the decision and warning it may encourage clubs not to test players.

Orient were set to host the Premier League side on Tuesday night, live on Sky Sports, but were forced to call off the game and close their Breyer Group Stadium and training ground until further notice.

Testing, paid for by Tottenham, was carried out following the O’s 2-2 draw against Mansfield on Saturday.

“Discussions are ongoing between the relevant stakeholders in regards to the implications of the decision not to play tonight’s game and a further update will be provided in due course,” the English Football League (EFL) said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.

Leyton Orient’s tie with Tottenham in the Carabao Cup has been postponed

“Leyton Orient, the EFL and the relevant authorities are conducting a thorough review of the club’s Covid-19 secure procedures with the view to reopening the stadium and training ground as soon as possible.”

EFL clubs no longer have to conduct mandatory tests on their players and staff for coronavirus on a weekly basis this season, as is still the case in the Premier League.

Both Plymouth Argyle, who Orient beat in last week’s Carabao Cup second-round tie, and last Saturday’s league opposition Mansfield issued statements on Monday saying they will take an additional round of testing as a precaution.

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