Derby County have confirmed they will send a group of under-23 and under-18 players to play in the FA Cup at Chorley on Saturday following a coronavirus outbreak which has closed their training ground. "But we will be able to fulfil our fixture against Chorley as the Football Association regulations are slightly different to the EFL. Southampton-Shrewsbury tie in doubtThere are also doubts over the FA Cup third-round tie between Shrewsbury and Southampton after several Shrews players returned positive coronavirus tests. All teams taking part in this weekend's FA Cup games have to be tested for coronavirus 72 hours before the fixture. Any club which feels it cannot fulfil a fixture must apply to the FA for a review.

Source: Sky sports January 06, 2021 15:45 UTC