Southampton Match Postponed: The Sky Bet Championship match was postponed due to a fire near St Mary’s Stadium.
Emergency services were addressing a fire in industrial units close to the venue just hours before the scheduled kickoff against Preston North End.
Consequently, Southampton has confirmed the home game will be rescheduled for a future date.
A significant fire near Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium has postponed their Championship clash against Preston North End.
The blaze involved four industrial units and erupted just hours before kickoff, prompting safety concerns and the decision to reschedule the match.
A major fire erupted near Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium just hours before their Championship match against Preston North End, forcing its postponement.
Around 100 firefighters tackled the blaze, affecting four industrial units, prompting safety concerns and the decision to reschedule the game.
Fortunately, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police confirmed no injuries. Fire officials had previously advised people to avoid the area due to the ongoing situation.
Southampton, in consultation with authorities and the EFL, announced the postponement. They acknowledged the disruption and inconvenience caused, particularly to traveling fans.
However, they emphasized the importance of prioritizing the safety of everyone involved.
The rescheduled date will be announced soon, with all tickets for the original match remaining valid.
This postponement adds to Southampton’s fixture congestion, as they already need to rearrange their match at Leicester due to the Foxes’ FA Cup commitments.
Southampton’s Remaining Championship Fixtures:
March:
- Sat, March 9: Southampton vs Sunderland (3 PM)
April:
- Fri, March 29: Southampton vs Middlesbrough (3 PM)
- Mon, April 1: Ipswich vs Southampton (5:30 PM)
- Sat, April 6: Blackburn vs Southampton (3 PM)
- Tue, April 9: Southampton vs Coventry (7:45 PM)
- Sat, April 13: Southampton vs Watford (3 PM)
- Sat, April 20: Cardiff vs Southampton (3 PM)
- Sat, April 27: Southampton vs Stoke (3 PM)
May:
- Sat, May 4: Leeds vs Southampton (3 PM)
Note:
- The match against Preston North End, initially scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, has been postponed due to a fire near the stadium. A new date will be announced soon.
- The match against Leicester City, initially scheduled for Friday, March 15, has also been postponed due to Leicester’s involvement in the FA Cup. A new date will be announced soon.