Huge EFL playoff clash postponed due to waterlogged pitch

06 May 2024 , 10:28
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The postponement could lead to another match being pushed back
The postponement could lead to another match being pushed back

CRAWLEY'S League Two play-off clash with MK Dons will be played tonight after it was postponed on Bank Holiday Monday because of a waterlogged pitch.

A club statement read: yesterday: "Crawley Town Football Club is disappointed to announce that this afternoon's Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Semi-Final first leg has been postponed due to a waterlogged surface at the Broadfield Stadium."

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Crawley vs MK Dons has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitchCredit: PA
Torrential rainfall has caused flooding around the stadium
Torrential rainfall has caused flooding around the stadiumCredit: Rex
The match has been rearranged for Tuesday
The match has been rearranged for TuesdayCredit: PA
Fans are not happy with the postponement
Fans are not happy with the postponementCredit: Rex

The fixture has now been re-arranged for tonight.

The return leg at MK Dons has been moved to Saturday instead, with the League Two play-off final taking place on May 19.

Fans were up in arms over the postponement and made their feelings towards Crawley clear.

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One reacted saying: "Absolute joke."

Another added: "This has grumpied me."

A third wrote: "Never heard of covers? Embarrassing."

And another commented: "Calling off a play-off fixture in May, gotta be as tinpot as it gets. Absolute embarrassment."

Crawley sneaked into the play-offs on the final day of the season after beating Grimsby to pip Barrow to seventh place.

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If they beat MK Dons they will face Doncaster or Crewe for a place in League One next season.

Kealan Hughes

League Two, English Football League

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