Dundee have been awarded a 3-0 win over Forfar Athletic in the Betfred Cup after the Station Park club informed the SPFL they were unable to fulfil tonight's fixture.
One Forfar player has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating.
The League One outfit are liaising with the SFA and Test and Protect to establish whether any other players will need to go into quarantine.
However, the process won't be completed in time for the match at Dens Park.
An SPFL spokesman said: “Unfortunately, this is the second of tonight’s scheduled Betfred Cup fixtures which we have required to cancel and is further evidence of the very challenging season we are facing.
“We have real sympathy for Forfar Athletic, who were looking forward to competing in their first competitive match of the season.
"However, consistent with the announcement in respect of the Falkirk v Kilmarnock match, any team unable or unwilling to field a team in a Betfred Cup round one group stage tie will forfeit the match on the basis of a 3-0 defeat. Accordingly, Dundee FC have been awarded a 3-0 win in the tie.
“We wish the player concerned the very best in his recovery and will continue to liaise with Forfar Athletic in the coming days.”
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