Coronavirus: Tuesday's National League games at Barnet and Boreham Wood postponed

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Tuesday's National League games at Barnet and Boreham Wood have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Leaders Barrow's trip to face Barnet was called off as both clubs have players self-isolating.

Boreham Wood said they asked the National League to postpone the visit of FC Halifax because of the "escalating coronavirus situation".

Six of the 12 scheduled National League fixtures on Saturday went ahead.

A Barnet statement said they have four members of staff "expressing symptoms" and the rest of their squad were self-isolating as a precautionary measure.

The league's decision to play on came after Friday's suspension of all elite British football to at least 3 April.

A statement from Barrow said: "The priority of both Barrow AFC and Barnet FC is the health and well-being of our players, staff and supporters - this decision has been made with that firmly in mind."

Fans who had purchased tickets for Tuesday's game at the Hive are being offered refunds.

The National League board are expected to meet early next week to discuss the situation.