Wellington Phoenix’s match with Newcastle Jets at Netstrata Jubilee
Stadium, scheduled for Saturday 8 January, has been postponed as a result of the positive COVID-19 cases within the Wellington Phoenix team.
All positive cases were confirmed via PCR or RAT test on 7 January and all members of the men’s football departments are currently in isolation and undergoing further testing.
The game joins other Isuzue UTE A-League matches unable to go ahead this weekend, in round nine, due to positive COVID
cases within clubs. See the full list of changes at the end of the article.
“Protocols put in place by the A-Leagues continue to be effective for screening and subsequent RAT or PCR testing in detecting the virus and ensuring immediate isolation,” the A-Leagues said in a statement.
“We continue to work closely with each government health department to implement the relevant state health directives in clubs where COVID cases are present.
“Our primary concern is for the health, wellbeing and safety of all players, staff and their families. We will continue to work with all clubs to confirm a new schedule for all postponed matches as soon as possible.”
The scheduled Liberty A-League match between Sydney FC and Perth Glory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium will proceed as scheduled on Saturday 8 January, however the kick off time will now be 5:05pm AEDT.
- Friday 7 January: Western United v Sydney FC at AAMI Park has been postponed as a result of the positive COVID-19 cases within the Western United team.
- Saturday 8 January: Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory at Commbank Stadium has been postponed due to Perth Glory still being based in Perth. The team will travel to NSW from Western Australia after managing their conditioning after a period of 14 days in isolation and will be available to return to play on January 15.
- Sunday 9 January: Melbourne City FC v Macarthur FC and Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners have been postponed as a result of the positive COVID-19 cases within the Macarther FC and Central Coast Mariners teams.
- As an alternative, given both teams are available to play, the A-Leagues has added an additional match to the weekend schedule with Melbourne City FC set to host the Western Sydney Wanderers at AAMI Park on Sunday 9 January at 6:45pm AEDT.
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