That's a lousy start to the year.
The League One multiplex will be less rich than expected. Eleven matches will start at 4 p.m. this Wednesday, instead of twelve. The match between Wigan and Huddersfield is over because of “severe localized flooding” according to the club, although the pitch was deemed passable. THE heavy rain fell overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday have in fact made several roads dangerous.
« Concerns over the safety of public areas around the stadium and pressure on local emergency services (…) led to the match being canceledexplains the press release from Latics. Many access routes are closed due to flooding, and emergency services are unable to provide resources to support match day operations. » Wigan, currently 16e of the championship, will return to the field on Saturday against leader Birmingham. Other matches were postponed due to pitches in poor condition in the National League, the fifth English division.
Supporters will stay warm.
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