Huge EFL playoff clash POSTPONED due to waterlogged pitch as furious fans blast ‘absolute joke’

CRAWLEY’S League Two play-off clash with MK Dons has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

A club statement read: “Crawley Town Football Club is disappointed to announce that this afternoon’s Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Semi-Final first leg has been postponed due to a waterlogged surface at the Broadfield Stadium.”

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Crawley confirmed details of the re-arranged fixture will be released soon.

The first leg was pencilled in for 3pm today with the return leg set for Thursday.

That means the second leg at MK Dons will likely have to be moved too, with the League Two play-off final taking place on May 19.

Fans are up in arms over the postponement and made their feelings towards Crawley clear.

One reacted saying: “Absolute joke.”

Another added: “This has grumpied me.”

A third wrote: Never heard of covers? Embarrassing.”

And another commented: “Calling off a play-off fixture in May, gotta be as tinpot as it gets. Absolute embarrassment.”

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Crawley sneaked into the play-offs on the final day of the season after beating Grimsby to pip Barrow to seventh place.

If they beat MK Dons they will face Doncaster or Crewe for a place in League One next season.