Coronavirus outbreaks at Leeds and Watford have led to two Premier League matches scheduled for Monday (NZT) being postponed in the latest disruption to the competition caused by cases rising in squads.
Leeds was due to travel to Liverpool and Watford was set to play at Wolverhampton as part of the Boxing Day program that still features seven games.
The Premier League has now called off 12 matches due to coronavirus issues in two weeks, with players having to isolate after testing positive or if they are unvaccinated and a close contact of a Covid-19 case.
"The league is aware that the decision to postpone these two matches will disappoint supporters and understands their frustrations at a special time of year when fans look forward to attending and watching football games," the Premier League said in a statement on Thursday.
Games are also being wiped out lower down the leagues, with six of Sunday's 10 matches in the second-tier Championship postponed.