AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle’s Carabao Cup third-round meeting on Tuesday has been postponed due to “extensive overnight flooding” at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Images show one particularly damaged corner of the pitch with a misshapen surface following heavy rainfall in the area.
The walkways running around the ground were also flooded.
The Dons’ stadium in London is now closed as a result, with a rescheduled date for the tie yet to be confirmed.
A statement on Wimbledon’s official website read: “We regret to inform supporters that due to extensive overnight flooding of the River Wandle and surrounding areas, including at our Cherry Red Records Stadium, Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round fixture against Newcastle United has been postponed.
“More information will follow in due course regarding fixture rearrangement.
“The stadium is closed until further notice.”
Carabao Cup fixture postponed ❌
We regret to inform supporters that due to extensive overnight flooding of the River Wandle and surrounding areas, including at our Cherry Red Records Stadium, Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round fixture against Newcastle United has been… pic.twitter.com/qQlBBCQ57e
— AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) September 23, 2024
The fourth round of the Carabao Cup is due to take place the week commencing October 28.
Wimbledon reached the third round with a stunning penalty shoot-out victory over Premier League side Ipswich.
Newcastle also secured their spot with a dramatic finale on spot-kicks, beating Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
