Brigg Town CIC out of action as leagues suspend fixtures

The move comes after the Premier League and English Football League suspended its season before last weekend amid growing uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak.

Brigg completed back-to-back wins last Tuesday when Reece Moody’s goal was enough to beat Ollerton Town 1-0.

The win lifted the Zebras above their opponents into 15th in the Northern Counties east League Division One.

But on Friday the NCEL followed their professional counterparts, scrapping the weekend fixtures, and suspending the programme until further notice.

“After careful consideration, the management board of the Toolstation NCEL has decided to postpone all scheduled Premier Division, Division One and League Cup matches with immediate effect,” a statement read.

“This decision has not been taken lightly, but the health and well-being of all of our players, team officials, volunteers and supporters is of paramount importance.”

“The board will continue to monitor the coronavirus situation whilst taking advice from the Government and the FA and will issue further updates as necessary.

“A date for the resumption of fixtures will be announced as soon as it is considered safe to do so.”

Brigg’s reserves did see action as the Lincolnshire League continued on Saturday, as the Zebras went down 3-0 at Grimsby Borough Reserves.

But the league then announced its own suspension early on Monday morning.

“The league fixtures are currently suspended until further notice,” they said.

“This is due to ongoing coronavirus concerns and the health and well-being of the Lincolnshire League family.”