Another National North club has been forced out of the FA Cup.
Earlier today Boston announced they couldn't play their FA Cup tie and late this afternoon Kettering have reported that they are in the same position. Both clubs have reported Covid-19 problems.
This from Kettering:
This decision is due to Covid infections within the camp and the requirement to isolate our first team squad and management personnel. This is not a decision that the board have taken lightly and we can assure everyone that we have investigated every option available to us (youth players, loan players etc.) but sadly a satisfactory solution could not be found.
Our planned trip to Brackley Town tomorrow evening is therefore off and our cup exploits for the 2020-2021 competition have come to a premature and frustrating end. The club wish all those infected a speedy recovery and look forward to being in a position to fulfil future commitments.
This is the hardest decision this board has had to make but as well as
protecting our players along with those at Brackley Town we also have an
obligation to protect the integrity of the game and taking everything
into account this is sadly the only option available.