Wimbledon forced to reschedule games due to severe stadium flooding
AFC Wimbledon will have to wait at least 19 days for the possibility of playing their next game after heavy rains seriously flooded the club's stadium. The water undermined the pitch, creating an unusual scene. A new schedule and repair work are currently the club's priorities.
In recent hours, some places in the British Isles have seen as much rain in a short time as they usually get in a whole month. In London alone, firefighters intervened around 350 times. The AFC Wimbledon stadium was also significantly flooded.
Closed roads, numerous inundations
The weather has recently severely affected many areas in the UK. Torrential rains in central and southern England have caused extensive damage. According to the BBC, many roads and schools were closed, and numerous areas were flooded.
Trains passing through Rugby, Milton Keynes Central, and Avanti West Coast stations either did not run or experienced significant delays. In Bedfordshire, the A421 road was completely flooded. The hardest-hit area was Woburn in Bedfordshire, where 132 millimetres of water per square metre were recorded (approximately 5 inches per square foot).
Significant damage at AFC Wimbledon stadium
An unusual situation also occurred at the Cherry Red Records football stadium, home of AFC Wimbledon.
AFC Wimbledon was supposed to face Newcastle in southwest London's third round of the Carabao Cup. However, intense rainfall destroyed the pitch and caused a sinkhole in one of the corners. Additionally, the area behind the stands, usually occupied by fans, was entirely underwater, reports The Sun.
After the EFL approved the location change, Wimbledon will now play against Newcastle at St James' Park. However, there is also a risk that the upcoming match against Accrington Stanley, scheduled for Saturday, will be cancelled.
The club announced it is trying to find a solution. If the game is cancelled, Wimbledon must also reschedule the match with Crewe. The next game the players may be able to play is a clash with Carlisle scheduled for 18:00 on 12th October.
