Maccabi game postponed on opening day of season after player tests positive for coronavirus

Brook Farm Rovers tweeted on Thursday:"Our opening league game this Sunday, away at London Bears has been postponed due to a confirmed case of Coronavirus. The rescheduled date will be confirmed soon." 

The MGBSFL have adopted the Football Association’s strict guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of the virus during games this season.

FA rules stipulate that goal posts, nets and the pitch itself should be sanitised. Players are told to avoid elaborate goal celebrations with other team-mates.

Handling of the ball, except by goalkeepers using disinfected gloves, should be kept to a minimum. And spitting is strictly forbidden.

Spectators who attend games should do so in groups of no more than six. 

The treatment of injured players with properly sanitised equipment is also being stressed.

There are 10 other fixtures due to be played on Sunday in the three MGBSFL divisions. Three sides – Stoke Salmon, Straw Hat Pirates and a new Faithfold team – will make their debut in the league this weekend.