It is with regret the Premier League Board has postponed Burnley's home fixture against Watford, due to be played this evening (Wednesday 15 December) at 19:30 GMT.
The decision was taken following guidance from medical advisers due to an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within Watford’s squad. As a result, the club has an insufficient number of First Team players available to fulfil the match.
The Premier League has confirmed that this evening's game against Burnley has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad. #BURWAT
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) December 15, 2021
The Premier League understands this decision will disappoint and frustrate fans who were due to attend this evening’s game and apologises for the inconvenience and disruption caused at such short notice.
In considering any application to postpone, the Board considers a range of sporting and medical factors. Each decision is taken on a case-by-case basis with everyone’s health of utmost importance.
In light of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Premier League has reintroduced Emergency Measures. These include protocols such as more frequent testing, wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing and limiting treatment time.