First Carabao Cup fixture involving Premier League club called off after flooding leaves stadium with ‘sinkhole’ in the pitch😔🤦‍♀️

Flood alerts are active across England this week, affecting at least one match due to the weather.

Newcastle’s Carabao Cup match against AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday has been postponed because of severe flooding.

The early part of the week is expected to bring harsh weather, with the Met Office issuing multiple significant flood warnings for various regions, particularly in southern England, including Wimbledon.

AFC Wimbledon is back at Plough Lane, the original home ground of the club before its relocation to Milton Keynes, which resulted in a change of identity.

After substantial overnight flooding on the pitch, both teams have confirmed the match’s postponement. It was scheduled for Tuesday at 7:45 PM but will need to be rescheduled.

AFC Wimbledon issued a statement expressing regret: “We inform supporters that due to extensive overnight flooding from the River Wandle and nearby areas, including our Cherry Red Records Stadium, the Carabao Cup fixture against Newcastle United on Tuesday night has been postponed.”

Additionally, six other third-round Carabao Cup matches are planned for this week, primarily involving Premier League teams also competing in European tournaments. Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool will all be playing at home. Aston Villa is set to visit League One’s Wycombe, while Leicester will travel to face Walsall in League Two.