League Two play-off schedule thrown into chaos as Crawley Town's first leg clash against MK Dons postponed hours before kick-off

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06/05/2024 12:34

One of League Two’s play-off openers has been postponed just four hours before kick-off.

Crawley Town were set to host MK Dons at the Broadfield Stadium on Monday afternoon, but have now confirmed the sides are having to rearrange the fixture.

The match has been called off at the last minute

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The club have stated that this is due to the pitch being waterlogged.

In a statement shared on their website, the club wrote: “Crawley Town Football Club is disappointed to announce that this afternoon’s Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Semi-Final first leg has been postponed due to a waterlogged surface at the Broadfield Stadium.

“Details of a rearranged fixture will be released as soon as possible.”

700 MK Dons fans were set to travel to the game, with many supporters already on there way to the fixture.

“Completely pathetic from everyone involved. What a farce,” one away supporter wrote on X, responding to Crawley’s annoucement.

Meanwhile, another supporter commented: “Play off semi postponed, wild. First I’ve ever seen that happen!”

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