The Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Newcastle on Friday has been postponed because of a rise in coronavirus cases at the North East club.
Several Newcastle players are self-isolating after returning positive Covid-19 results in recent days.
The club's Training Centre has also been temporarily closed down.
It's the first top-flight game to have been cancelled since the resumption of last season amidst the pandemic.
❌ #NUFC's fixture at Aston Villa on Friday has been postponed following a significant increase in Covid-19 cases at the Magpies’ Training Centre.
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 1, 2020
A new date and time for the game will be confirmed in due course.