Rotherham vs Ipswich postponed due to flooding as Storm Babet rages in UK with fears huge number of games could be off

TONIGHT’s game between Rotherham and Ipswich has been postponed after Storm Babet caused flooding to the stadium.

The River Don, which runs next to the New York Stadium burst its banks on Friday afternoon.

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There are fears more games could be off across the UKCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Rotherham ground staff said that while the pitch remained playable, staff were left with “no choice but to postpone the game”.

The Millers said in a club statement: “It goes without saying we are obviously disappointed for fans due to attend.”

The fixture had been due to kick off at 8pm on Friday but was postponed after the club met with representatives from the Safety Advisory Group and the EFL which took place shortly after 4:30pm on Friday.

Don Street, the main high road leading to the stadium has been closed off to the public – leading the club to make the call in the interest of fan safety.

In the statement, the club also apologised to fans at home who were set to watch the game from home due to the match being picked by Sky Sports for broadcast this evening.

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