Scunthorpe United Player tests positive for coronavirus

Scunthorpe United football club has confirmed their clash against Port Vale will go ahead on Saturday despite a player testing positive for coronavirus.

The club, have not revealed who the player is, but that the positive result was returned during a recent round of Covid-19 testing.

The club issued the following statement on their website on Saturday:

The Iron will host Port Vale in the Carabao Cup first round this afternoon. The game will be held behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.