EVESHAM United has secured FA Cup progress without kicking a ball after Covid-19 cases forced opponents Coventry United to withdraw.
The Robins had been due to kick off the 2020-21 season with Saturday's preliminary round tie but the Red and Greens have reported "numerous positive tests across the coaching structure and players".
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That caused them to call off a midweek Midland Football League Premier Division clash with Newark and the first team will play no football until at least Saturday, September 19.
CLUB STATEMENT
— Coventry United FC (@CovUnited) September 10, 2020
Important COVID-19 information regarding Coventry United. #WeAreUnited#OneClub 🔴🟢 pic.twitter.com/c1Rq3l4scF
Ties are played as one-off matches decided on the day due to coronavirus-related delays to the start of the season with any club unable to fulfil fixtures forced to surrender their place in the competition.
Unfortunately our opponents @CovUnited have had to withdraw from the FA Cup. This means that we receive a bye through to the next round. It certainly is not the way we would want to progress. We wish everyone at @CovUnited the very best.
— Evesham United FC (@EveshamUnitedFC) September 10, 2020
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