CREWE’S LEAGUE FIXTURE AT OXFORD IS CALLED OFF AGAIN

CREWE’S fixture at Oxford United last night was called off, with the news announced on the afternoon of the game.

The game had been postponed from October 3, in that case after a Crewe player returned a positive Covid-19 test on the morning of the match.

Commenting on the second postponement, Crewe said: “Following consultation with the EFL, Crewe Alexandra has decided that our game with Oxford United this evening should be postponed. “The decision has been taken after fully considering the relevant guidance from the Government and EFL.

“The Football Club will now continue to work with the EFL to ensure our fixture with Blackpool and subsequent games go ahead as planned.”

Oxford United tweeted yesterday:

“Tonight’s game against Crewe Alexandra has been postponed after Crewe notified the EFL that they were unable to fulfil the fixture. “Following consultation with the EFL the decision has been taken after fully considering the relevant guidance from the Government and EFL.

“Oxford United will await further instruction on when the game can now take place but will wait for clarification on the circumstances surrounding the postponement before making further comment.” The Alex would have been hoping to have secured a third successive League One victory last night. They opened the campaign with back-to-back defeats by Charlton and Hull City, but had since rallied. They beat MK Dons 2-0 at home and followed that up with a 3-0 success against Wigan Athletic at Gresty Road on Saturday.