BLACKBURN’S game with Ipswich was ABANDONED thanks to torrential rain.
Rovers were leading 1-0 at home thanks to Todd Cantwell‘s penalty on the hour mark.
Blackburn’s game with Ipswich was temporarily suspended thanks to torrential rain
Shutterstock EditorialReferee Stephen Martin hauled the players off on 79 minutes due to the conditions[/caption]
But referee Stephen Martin hauled the players off on 79 minutes due to the condition of the Ewood Park pitch.
Supporters were asked to remain in their seats – with a “further announcement to follow”.
Weather warnings were already in place for the north-west, with the rain set to continue until Sunday evening, at least.
Blackburn’s groundsmen were out with their forks, with the officials testing the pitch to see if the game can continue.
EFL rules state if the game is abandoned – the the two teams could be forced to replay the match.
Per the EFL rule book, it states: “All League Matches shall be of 90 (ninety) minutes’ duration but any League Match which from any cause whatever falls short of 90 (ninety) minutes’ duration may be ordered to count as a completed fixture or be replayed in full or in part on whatever terms and conditions the Board shall in their absolute discretion determine and shall be played in compliance with these Regulations and the Football Association Rules respectively and under the Laws of the Game as approved by the International Football Association Board.
“In the event of conflict between any such Rules, Regulations and Laws as aforesaid, the Football Association Rules shall prevail.”
And Blackburn confirmed: “A decision on whether the fixture will be replayed in full will be made by the EFL Board in due course.”
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The uncertainty caused fan uproar as one said: “F***ing joke.”
Another fumed: “We are beating them 1-0 and they have 10 men and only 10 mins to go.
“If this actually happens then it’s clear we are the most cursed club in the land..”
One raged: “It’s never been more over.”
Shutterstock EditorialThe EFL are set to make a final decision on the result of the match[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
