SOUTHEND United's match with Barnet, which was due to be played at Roots Hall tomorrow, has been called off due to more positive coronarvirus tests in the Shrimpers squad.

A club statement said: "The club can confirm that as a result of additional positive Covid-19 cases in the squad, the game against Barnet on Tuesday 28th December has been postponed.

"The game will be rescheduled in due course and any tickets/hospitality packages will be valid for the rearranged date.

"We are currently in dialogue with the National League who will be making a decision in respect to the Bromley game in the next few days.

"Following the postponement of the Barnet game, the Ticket Office will be closed on Tuesday and reopen on Wednesday 30th December. Dagenham & Redbridge FA Trophy tickets will go on sale then."