Storm Babet postponements: Saturday’s League Two game between Mansfield and Forest Green off
Saturday’s League Two match between Mansfield Town and Forest Green Rovers postponed due to a waterlogged pitch amid Storm Babet; Friday’s Championship match between Rotherham and Ipswich was also called off; two Scottish Premiership games have been postponed due to Storm Babet
The 3pm kick-off at Field Mill was called off on Saturday morning following a pitch inspection.
A Mansfield statement read: “The area has experienced torrential rain for the past 30 hours and with more heavy rain forecast in the next six hours, along with the referee’s concerns about the surrounding areas, the match has been postponed.
“Supporters should note that the club shop and ticket office will also now be closed today.
“A rearranged date for the match will be announced in due course.”
On Friday, Rotherham’s Championship game with Ipswich was postponed due to flooding by the stadium amid Storm Babet.
The pitch at Rotherham’s New York Stadium was playable but the fixture, which was due to be shown live on Sky Sports, was called off on the grounds of supporter safety after the River Don burst its banks.
A Rotherham statement read: “Rotherham United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Ipswich Town has been postponed on the grounds of supporter safety following discussions with representatives from the Safety Advisory Group and the EFL which took place shortly after 4:30pm on Friday.
“After the River Don – which courses around the perimeter of AESSEAL New York Stadium – burst its banks, urgent discussions between representatives from the Safety Advisory Group/Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and club safety personnel and the EFL – were held with the conclusion deeming the weather conditions and their subsequent effect on the surrounding area a danger to supporters.
“This coupled with continued rainfall resulting in the flood waters rising and Don Street being closed to the public left the authorities with no choice but to postpone the game.
“Throughout the day the pitch at AESSEAL New York Stadium has remained playable but with the safety of everyone attending the match at the height of our priorities, the difficult decision to postpone the fixture has been taken.
“The decision was relayed to the EFL and our counterparts at Ipswich Town with all parties in agreement that postponing the fixture was the only possible way to ensure the safety of players, staff and supporters.
“It goes without saying that we are obviously disappointed for supporters due to attend and those set to watch at home given the game was being broadcast live on Sky Sports.”
