POSTPONED: Boston United's match at Chester on hold after originally being given the go ahead following Coronavirus outbreak

Boston United's National League North contest at Chester has been postponed.

The Pilgrims earlier announced the fixture would go ahead, in spite of the recent Coronavirus outbreak, following an announcement by the National League.

However, Chester have moved to postpone the match, citing 'local circumstances'.

A statement read: "Chester Football Club can confirm that tomorrow's scheduled fixture at home to Boston United has now been postponed.

"Earlier today, the National League announced that this weekend’s fixtures in their three divisions would proceed.

"We fully respect the extremely difficult choice that they had to make and understand their reasons for doing so.

"However, considering our local circumstances, we have taken the decision to postpone our fixture.

"Supporter, volunteer, player and staff safety is absolutely paramount to us - especially those in the at-risk groups who are most vulnerable."

Boston's home fixture against Darlington on Tuesday evening is still on at this stage.

The Pilgrims had made two signings earlier today. Read about them here.