September 23rd 2024.
As Tuesday night approached, fans of Newcastle United and AFC Wimbledon eagerly awaited the Carabao Cup clash between the two teams at Plough Lane in London. However, their excitement was cut short as they were met with a devastating announcement - the game had been postponed due to extensive flooding at the stadium.
The heavy downpours that swept through the capital on Monday had caused chaos, leaving AFC Wimbledon's home ground, the Cherry Red Records Stadium, completely washed out. Videos on social media showed the extent of the damage, with the pitch resembling a mini golf course and the surrounding areas flooded, making it impossible for fans to enter the stadium.
As a result, Eddie Howe's pre-match press conference was cancelled and both clubs were in talks to reschedule the game. In a statement, AFC Wimbledon expressed their regret at having to postpone the match and promised to provide more information about a new date in the near future.
The situation was not looking any better the day before the game, with the stadium remaining closed and the pitch still in a state of disarray. This meant that the game could not be played on another date, leaving fans disappointed but understanding of the circumstances.
The Newcastle tie was originally planned to be one of three games at Plough Lane in just one week, with AFC Wimbledon set to host Accrington Stanley and Crewe Alexandra on Saturday and Tuesday respectively. This was part of the staggered third round of the Carabao Cup, which had begun the previous week and was set to conclude with seven matches on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The fourth round draw of the competition was scheduled to take place after the Liverpool vs West Ham United game on Wednesday, with matches planned for the week beginning October 28. However, due to the unforeseen events at Plough Lane, it is unclear how this will affect the schedule and when the postponed game between Newcastle and AFC Wimbledon will finally take place.
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