Notts County have pulled out of the FA Cup after two more cases of covid has hit their playing staff today. The Magpies had a number of cases on Friday prior to the match against Maidenhead at the weekend which in the end Notts lost without four of their star players on show due to testing positive with the virus.

Neal Ardley’s men were scheduled to face Kings Lynn Town in the FA Cup on Saturday but have been forced to pull out of the competition after two more positive test cases and the club have also asked to postpone up coming National League matches verses Halifax and Aldershot due to the internal pandemic at Meadow Lane.

In a statement the club said “After four members of our squad tested positive for the virus last week, we scheduled another round of testing this Wednesday to identify any further infections.”

“Unfortunately this has resulted in two more positive results and, following consultation with the FA and National League’s medical officers, we have taken the difficult but responsible decision not to travel to King’s Lynn Town on Saturday and to temporarily halt our league campaign.”

“King’s Lynn will be awarded a bye to the first round and our trips to Halifax and Aldershot will be rearranged for later in the season. We would like to thank each club for their cooperation and understanding.”

*Main image @Official_NCFC the club have issued a statement following positive tests.