TODAY's match between Ross County and Hibs has been postponed due to a Covid outbreak at the Easter Road club.
The SPFL announced the news a short time ago, with the teams due to meet at the Global Energy Stadium at 3pm.
Hibs requested that the SPFL call off the fixture as, due to positive coronavirus cases and close contacts, they do not have sufficient players available to fulfil the fixture.
An SPFL spokesman said: “After reviewing the information provided by Hibernian, Saturday’s match between Ross County and Hibernian has been postponed and a further update will be provided in due course.”
A Hibs statement reads: "We can confirm that our cinch Premiership game at Ross County has been postponed due to positive Covid-19 tests.
"The game was due to kick-off at 3pm on Saturday 30 October, 2021.
"Two first team players have tested positive in the latest round of testing this morning. They have been in close contact to a number of other players in the squad that travelled to Dingwall.
"We have taken all appropriate precautions including transporting the squad on two coaches, however in-line with SPFL regulations and guidance, we have no other alternative than to postpone the fixture due to the number of players affected making us unable to field a team.
"The individuals will not be named due to medical confidentiality and those affected will now self-isolate in-line with the protocol.
"The safety of players and staff is absolutely paramount, and after discussions with the SPFL and Ross County, the match will be postponed as we follow Covid-19 regulations.
"We will contact supporters who have tickets for the match at Ross County in due course and apologise for any inconvenience caused for those travelling."
SPFL statement | This afternoon’s cinch Premiership match between @RossCounty and @HibernianFC has been postponed ➡️ https://t.co/vilqK0xJU5 pic.twitter.com/97OvZ44CUk
— SPFL (@spfl) October 30, 2021
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