Grimsby Town's matches against Halifax Town and Kings Lynn postponed due to Covid-19
Mariners will not play again until the New Year
Trevor GreenSports Editor
Grimsby Town have had two more matches postponed (Image: Getty Images)
Grimsby Town will not play again in 2021 after their festive fixtures against Halifax Town (away) and King's Lynn Town (home) were postponed.
Covid-19 cases in the Mariners squad decimated Paul Hurst's matchday options, forcing the postponement of tonight's rearranged match against Boreham Wood.
The club's next two fixtures have now gone the same way, meaning Town will not play again until Monday, January 3 when they host Halifax Town at Blundell Park.
The Mariners were set to be backed by 1,200 of their travelling fans for the away fixture against Halifax on Boxing Day - but those tickets will now be carried over for when the game is rearranged, or fans can get a refund.
A club statement read: "Following consultations with Public Health England and the National League, Grimsby Town Football Club can confirm that due to a continuation of Covid-19 cases within the first team squad, our fixtures vs Halifax Town on 26th December and King's Lynn Town on 28th December have now been postponed.
"These are in addition to the recent postponement of this evening's fixture vs. Boreham Wood due to a number of positive Covid-19 cases within the first team squad, despite our prevention measures and daily lateral flow testing.
"New dates for both fixtures will be announced in due course once agreed between all parties.
"Following discussions with Halifax Town, tickets for the original fixture will be carried over and remain valid for the rearranged date. Those supporters who are unable to attend the rearranged date can return their tickets to the Blundell Park ticket office for a full refund.
"For our home game vs. King's Lynn Town, tickets for the original fixture will remain valid for the new date once agreed. Supporters who wish to receive a refund can do so by returning their tickets to the Blundell Park ticket office prior to kick-off on the new date.
"We would like to wish all those affected a full and speedy recovery.
"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and wish all our supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
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