SUPPORTER UPDATE | ROTHERHAM UNITED
The Club’s Sky Bet Championship away fixture against Rotherham United, originally scheduled for an 8pm kick-off on Friday, 20 October was postponed on the day due to safety concerns and severe flooding surrounding the AESSEAL New York Stadium, which had also affected major routes into Rotherham.
It is important to note that, although the pitch at the AESSEAL New York Stadium remained playable, and no official inspection was required, the decision was made in the interest of supporter safety.
Given the significant impact due to heavy flooding that had affected large parts of Suffolk and the anticipation of further delays due to traffic on main roads, it was also recognised that many supporters were unable to complete their journeys.
The official Club coaches did not make the journey, owing to coach provider Galloway experiencing difficulties in despatching services given the conditions. It is noted that one coach did depart Portman Road, although this was provided from a separate location by Galloway and was also found not to have completed the journey.
Supporters who intended to travel on the official Club coaches and had purchased coach travel tickets for the original Rotherham fixture have the option to use their existing travel tickets for the rescheduled fixture or claim a full refund.
Match tickets for the original fixture will remain valid for the rearranged date, confirmed to take place on Tuesday, 7 November, with kick-off at 8pm. Supporters can also request a full refund for their tickets if returned to the Club before midday on Monday, 6 November. As per the original fixture, this match will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with ticketing information set to be communicated in due course.
