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Coronavirus: Jayden Stockley among 10 positive tests in Championship; seven in League Two


Preston say they have conducted 143 tests on players and staff at their training ground in the last 10 days, with Stockley their only positive

Preston North End have confirmed striker Jayden Stockley was one of 10 positive Covid-19 tests across eight Championship clubs in the latest round of testing.

There were also seven positive tests confirmed in League Two.

A total of 1,058 tests were carried out in Championship clubs on Thursday and Friday; four clubs and 135 individuals took part from League Two.

All of those who tested positive will begin a period of self-isolation.

Middlesbrough and Cardiff have each confirmed one positive test from the most recent round of testing.

There is no programme of testing for League One at present.

There were no new positives from the latest round of testing in the Premier League on Thursday and Friday.

Preston’s Stockley, 26, is described by his club