Second St Mirren player tests positive for coronavirus

Goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is already self-isolating after testing positive.

Second St Mirren player tests positive for coronavirus SNS

A second St Mirren player has tested positive for coronavirus, the Premiership team have confirmed.

It was revealed earlier goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is self-isolating after testing positive.

Hamilton Accies defender Lee Hodson is also isolating due to being in contact with housemate Alnwick.

The latest test result comes as a further blow to St Mirren as they prepare for the visit of Hibs on Saturday.

A club statement said: “Following the most recent round of Covid testing, St Mirren Football Club can confirm that a second player has tested positive for Covid-19. This comes following the news of the positive test earlier this week.

“The club can confirm that it has followed all protocol to the letter and has informed all relevant authorities.”

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