Ipswich’s Championship clash at Rotherham called off just hours before kick-off due to Storm Babet

Rotherham United and Ipswich Town's Championship clash has been postponed just hours before kick-off.

The game, which was due to be broadcast live on talkSPORT 2, was set to kick off at 8pm on Friday night but the decision has been made to call the game off on the grounds of supporter safety due to Storm Babet.

Rotherham tweeted earlier today that 'no inspection was planned' and they had 'no concerns' about the pitch, however the game called off over fan safety concerns after River Don broke its banks.

A statement on Rotherham's website said: «Rotherham United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Ipswich Town has been postponed on the grounds of supporter safety following discussions with representatives from the Safety Advisory Group and the EFL which took place shortly after 4:30pm on Friday.

»After the River Don – which courses around the perimeter of AESSEAL New York Stadium — burst its banks, urgent discussions between representatives from the Safety Advisory Group/Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and club safety personnel and the EFL – were held with the conclusion deeming the weather conditions and their subsequent effect on the surrounding area a danger to supporters.

«This coupled with continued rainfall resulting in the flood waters rising and Don Street being closed to the public left the authorities with no choice but to postpone the game.

»Throughout the day the pitch at AESSEAL New York Stadium has remained playable but with the safety of everyone attending the match at the height of our priorities, the difficult decision to postpone the fixture has been taken.

«The decision was relayed to the EFL and our counterparts at Ipswich Town with all parties in agreement that postponing the fixture was the only