Ebbsfleet United have postponed their next three matches due to a number of positive Covid-19 tests among their squad and staff.

It means the Fleet's trip to Dorking Wanderers this Saturday has been called off, along with the games away to Slough on December 1 and Concord on December 5.

The club issued a statement on Monday afternoon after the news was initially broken on Dorking's twitter account.

"The club have been notified of positive Covid-19 tests among some players and support staff," said the Fleet's statement.

"As a result, we have taken the decision, along with The National League, to postpone this Saturday’s match at Dorking Wanderers.

"Following these COVID-19 events, the playing squad and staff have entered a 14-day period of self-isolation, taking the advice of Public Health England and the League Medical Officer.

"We continue to be guided by Public Health England and National League protocols in this period.

"As ever, we thank our fans for their understanding and unwavering support this season and as has been the case throughout recent events, we look forward to resuming as soon as it is safe and practical to do so."

Fleet are one of a number of teams in National League South currently affected. Welling postponed their next four games after a positive Covid test on Friday while Slough's trip to Chippenham on Tuesday night has been called off due to a potential positive test.

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