SWANS TARGET QUICK RETURN

SWANSEA City will be hoping for some New Year cheer after having three consecutive matches called off as Covid-19 cases rise across the country.

Russell Martin’s side have missed out on facing Queens Park Rangers, Millwall and Luton Town over the festive period.

The Championship match against Luton Town this Wednesday was postponed on Christmas Eve.

Covid cases combined with injuries meant Swansea could not field a matchday squad.

It comes after Swansea’s Boxing Day fixture against Millwall was postponed due to several members from the Lions camp testing positive for coronavirus.

Swansea won’t be in action until January 3 at home to Fulham.

Fans who purchased tickets for postponed matches will be automatically refunded.

“With the rising number of Covid cases across the UK, that has had an effect on football fixtures up and down the country, with clubs and squads adapting to the situation as best they can,” said chief executive Julian Winter.

“Unfortunately, our trip to Millwall on Boxing Day was postponed, while we will play games at the Swansea. com Stadium behind closed doors following new restrictions imposed by Welsh Government.

“As a club we are devastated for our supporters because you all went so long without football very recently and with crowds being back in stadiums from the beginning of this season, that really gave everyone a huge lift.

“Not only that, but festive football is a huge tradition for us here in the UK and for our supporters not to have that this year is really disappointing, but there will be a time when we are back together once again.”

However, all season-ticket holders and seasonal hospitality guests have been provided with a streaming code to watch the home contest with Fulham next Monday online.