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Southampton's FA Cup clash at Shrewsbury on Saturday is POSTPONED after a COVID-19 outbreak at the League One outfit

Southampton's FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury on Saturday has been called off following a coronavirus outbreak at the League One club.

Shrewsbury recorded 10 positive tests leading to the postponement of the third round tie which was due to kick off at 8pm.

The game will now not go ahead as planned and the FA's Professional Game Board will meet next week to see if and when the fixture can take place.

A statement from The FA said: 'Shrewsbury Town FC informed The FA that there have been a significant number of positive COVID-19 cases at the club such that they did not have a sufficient amount of fit, non-isolating players who would be able to play in the fixture.