Fife derby off as Pars players self-isolate

RAITH Rovers against Dunfermline in the Championship tomorrow night is off after the Pars said they could not fulfil the fixture because of a positive Covid-19 test.

The teams were due to meet at Stark’s Park but the East End Park outfit informed the SPFL and Rovers that they now have several players self-isolating and don’t have sufficient numbers.

Dunfermline released a statement which said: “DAFC can confirm that our club has unfortunately suffered a transmission of Covid-19 into our football bubble.

“Since the weekend we have co-operated fully with the respective authorities to determine fully the extent of the transmission and the individuals who are deemed to be affected.

“As a consequence, we are sadly not in a position to fulfil our fixture against Raith Rovers.

“No further comment will be made on this matter in order to respect the privacy of the individuals affected, and we wish them and their families well.”

Hampden chiefs will now investigate the circumstances that led to the postponement.