Waterlogged pitch postpones Crawley play-off semi-final

ITV Meridian's Joe Coshan spoke to staff and fans at Crawley's Broadfield Stadium

Crawley Town were forced to postpone their league two play-off semi final against MK Dons on Sunday 6 May, due to a waterlogged pitch.

Inspections took place this morning and match officials deemed the surface unplayable after heavy rainfall overnight.

In a statement the club said they were 'disappointed' and have confirmed the first leg will take place tomorrow, while Thursday's return leg has been re-scheduled for Saturday.

The news prompted dismay from some fans who have already travelled to Sussex for the game.

@Jord612103 wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "84 pounds I've spent on a train down from Liverpool are you going to refund me."

Surface water has made the pitch unplayable

Some of the travelling MK Dons fans were waiting in service stations for updates and turned around.

Although disappointing for home supporters, one lucky Crawley town fan, schoolboy Freddie Tarran, said the postponement meant he’ll be able to make the second leg.

"I wasn't allowed to go on a school night," he said, "but now it's on a Saturday I've come to buy a ticket. I'm really excited."