EFL clash postponed despite club’s surface being deemed ‘playable’

The League One clash between Wigan Athletic and Huddersfield Town has been postponed.

The drastic measure was taken due to 'severe localised flooding.'

"Heavy rainfall over Tuesday night has made roads treacherous in the area, although the playing surface at the Brick Community Stadium was deemed playable," Wigan said in a statement.

"However, safety concerns regarding the public areas surrounding the ground and the strain on local emergency services dealing with a number of major incidents, which have been affected by severe flooding, led to the league fixture being called off.

"Access to the area is severely restricted with many access routes closed due to flooding, and the emergency services are unable to provide resources to support the matchday operation."

Wigan confirmed an update on a re-arranged date for the fixture will be announced in due course.

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