The EFL have confirmed that Pompey’s League One match against Oxford on Boxing Day has been postponed.
The club will update supporters who have purchased tickets for this fixture in due course.
EFL Statement
Portsmouth’s Sky Bet League One fixture versus Oxford United on Sunday, December 26 has been postponed.
Portsmouth informed the EFL that it would be unable to fulfil the fixture at Fratton Park due to a number of positive Covid-19 cases in their squad.
In light of the increased transmission rate of the Omicron variant, the EFL will now review the circumstances surrounding the postponement.
In addition it will assist affected clubs throughout this challenging period to help them mitigate against the risk of infection amongst players and staff, while ensuring their obligations to the EFL regulations are maintained.
A rearranged date for the fixture will be confirmed in due course.