Why has Leyton Orient vs Tottenham been postponed, and will Spurs get a bye to next round of Carabao Cup?

TOTTENHAM’S Carabao Cup tie at Leyton Orient has been called off tonight.

18 players or staff at Leyton Orient have recorded positive coronavirus tests.

When was Leyton Orient vs Tottenham meant to kick off?

• Leyton Orient were set to host Spurs on Tuesday, September 22.
• The match was set to kick off at 6pm.
• It will be played at Brisbane Road, otherwise known as The Breyer Group Stadium.

Will Tottenham get a bye after the Leyton Orient game was called off?

Spurs will receive a bye to the next round and Orient will miss out on a £100,000 windfall with the game due to be televised on Sky Sports.

With the O’s first team in self-isolation, they even suggested fielding their youth outfit against Jose Mourinho’s side because the kids have not been in contact with the first team.

It is believed Spurs were not happy with that prospect amid fears of the risk of infection just days ahead of a Europa League tie.

The final decision lay with Public Health England.

An EFL statement, confirming the match was postponed, read: “Tonight’s Carabao Cup match between Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur is not taking place this evening as scheduled.

Discussions are ongoing between the relevant stakeholders in regards to the implications of the decision not to play tonight’s game and a further update will be provided in due course.

Leyton Orient, the EFL and the relevant authorities are conducting a thorough review of the club’s COVID-19 secure procedures with the view to reopening the stadium and training ground as soon as possible.”