League One clash postponed hours before kick-off as flooding wreaks havoc on New Year’s Day
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WIGAN'S League One clash with Huddersfield has been postponed due to flooding. The New Year's Day battle at the Brick Community Stadium will not go ahead after wild weather caused chaos in the local area. In a statement released nearly four hours before the 3pm kick-off, Wigan informed both home and away fans to avoid making any journeys.
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Heavy wind and rain had battered their ground throughout the morning. But although the playing surface was fine, heavy flooding in surrounding roads and the local area put the safety of the game at huge risk. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
