The Carabao Cup third-round tie between AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle’s on Tuesday has been postponed due to “extensive overnight flooding” at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Images show one particularly damaged corner of the pitch with a misshapen surface following heavy rainfall in south-west London. The walkways running around the ground were also flooded. The stadium is now closed, with a rescheduled date for the tie yet to be confirmed.
“We regret to inform supporters that due to extensive overnight flooding of the River Wandle and surrounding areas, including at our Cherry Red Records Stadium, Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round fixture against Newcastle United has been postponed,” read a Wimbledon statement. “More information will follow in due course regarding fixture rearrangement. The stadium is closed until further notice.”
Wimbledon reached the third round with a shock penalty shootout victory over Premier League side Ipswich. Newcastle also progressed via a penalty shootout win against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
The fourth round of the Carabao Cup is due to take place the week starting 28 October.
