Storm Eunice causes Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest to be postponed after damage to Vitality Stadium | Football News
Nottingham Forest’s Championship fixture at Bournemouth on Friday night has been postponed after damage was caused to the Vitality Stadium by Storm Eunice.
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for much of the south east of England, with strong winds and continued disruption expected across much of the area.
The game at the Vitality Stadium would have seen two promotion-chasing sides go head to head live on Sky Sports.
A statement posted on the club’s official website at 4pm on Friday afternoon said: “Structural engineers have carried out an inspection of the stadium and have confirmed that the damage could pose a significant risk to supporters’ safety.
“The ongoing impact of the storm means the damage cannot be repaired in time either to fulfil the fixture on Friday, or at a re-arranged time on Saturday.
“The postponement was recommended by the club’s Safety Advisory Group.
“A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course. All purchased tickets will be valid for the rearranged fixture, but all supporters will be eligible for a refund if unable to attend the new date.
“The club apologises for the inconvenience caused by this announcement, but would like to reassure supporters it has been made with the safety of everyone due to attend the match in mind.”
Bournemouth are currently second in the Championship, six points behind leaders Fulham but four ahead of third-placed Blackburn, while Forest are two points outside the play-offs.
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