Crawley announce last-minute postponement of League Two play-off against MK Dons

Crawley City have confirmed their League Two play-off semi-final first leg towards MK Dons has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

The match was because of kick off at 3pm this afternoon, however a late name was made at 11:15am because of the enjoying floor.

The match will now be replayed on Tuesday 7 Could with a 7:30pm kick-off.

A press release from the membership learn: “Crawley City Soccer Membership is dissatisfied to announce that this afternoon’s Sky Wager League Two Play-Off Semi-Ultimate first leg has been postponed because of a waterlogged floor on the Broadfield Stadium.”

Whereas referee Ross Joyce defined the logic behind the choice: “I used to be referred to as on this morning at 9:15am, they stated there have been some considerations with the enjoying floor, the rain in a single day was greater than was predicted. Once I arrived right here, it was clearly evident that this sport was severely unsure.

“There’s been a whole lot of rain by way of on the pitch. You may see that it is waterlogged. We spent a while with the groundsman and the crew, we spoke to MK Dons after they arrived as effectively to have a look at the probabilities, may we delay kick-off?

“Sadly, because of the rain, it’s nonetheless coming down very heavy. Completely no likelihood of the sport happening. We needed to make that troublesome determination. We’ve spoken with the groundsman, tomorrow night, there’s each confidence that the sport can be effective. The situations are extra beneficial this night into tomorrow, it is presupposed to be dry.

“We have a whole lot of useful resource right here to get the water off the pitch. We’re greater than assured we’ll be effective for tomorrow night. It is simply unlucky of all the times this week, it is the one day that is moist. We have been undone by over an inch of rain and it is paid its value for at the moment.”

Photos from Sky Sports activities confirmed workers inspecting the pitch with puddles inside each penalty areas.

The second leg of the tie, initially scheduled for Thursday 9 Could, will now happen on Saturday 11 Could at 7:45pm.

MK Dons followers reacted angrily to the information, with many already on their solution to Sussex for the match.

One fan on X, previously Twitter, labelled the transfer “embarrassing”, whereas one other referred to as it “pathetic”.

Many followers additionally raised the problem of journey prices, with one stating: “84 kilos I’ve spent on a prepare down from Liverpool are you going to refund me?”

Crewe Alexandra will face Doncaster within the different League Two semi-final.

Whereas the League Two play-off ultimate at Wembley is about to happen on 19 Could.