Rotherham United have issued a statement reassuring supporters that they have no concerns regarding this evening’s game at the New York Stadium with no pitch inspection planned, despite the heavy rain.

The Millers say the surface, which underwent significant work over the summer, will be monitored between now and the 8pm kick-off but currently there are no worries regarding its playability.

The statement reads: “Rotherham United would like to reassure supporters travelling to tonight’s game that the club currently has no concerns about the playing surface at AESSEAL New York Stadium, despite the inclement weather around the UK at present.

“The club’s groundstaff have – and will continue to – monitor the condition of the pitch in the build-up to tonight’s 8pm kick off against Ipswich Town but, at present, have no concerns about a potential postponement.

“As a result, there are currently NO pitch inspections planned ahead of tonight’s game but should this change throughout the course of the day, we will communicate that message at the earliest possible opportunity.

“We do recognise that the weather may have affected travel plans for supporters attending the match and would remind those same fans to exercise caution on their route to the stadium and allow plenty of time to account for any delays that the weather may have had on their journey.

“As always, we would advise fans travelling to check the latest traffic updates and information from public transport providers ahead of their trip.”

Fans travelling by train should note that Rotherham Central station is currently closed due to flooding.

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dusth added 15:45 - Oct 20 I know someone will say "Leicester, Snow" from years back but bad weather has rarely been a friend recently - Oxford - did Walton even see their winning goal? Cheltenham - scored with the assistance of a gust. Huddersfield - very wet - hoofball. I am in two minds about wanting a postponement. Disappointment for our brilliant away supporters, fixture congestion etc and anyway we usually find a way to win.

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wischip added 16:39 - Oct 20 Have Whitehouse & Mortimer turned up yet with their fishing rods ? And away...
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Derbyshire_Blue added 16:46 - Oct 20 Madness if it goes ahead. Live about 1/2 an hour away and only just managed to get home with the road closures. Hope common sense prevails on this one
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PSGBlue added 16:57 - Oct 20 Just been out and about on the roads near Grantham, only just made it home with roads blocked/flooded. The houses just up my street are flooded with water running off the fields. I didn’t buy a ticket for the match, thank goodness. I don’t care if the pitch has a great big plug hole in it and the game can go ahead, it’s unfair on all fans who will struggle to get to the match. It’s still chucking it down here in Lincolnshire and likewise in Rotherham according to the radar.

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ArnieM added 16:59 - Oct 20 https://www.thestar.co.uk/
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Linkboy13 added 17:43 - Oct 20 The fans who travelled by coach should get free transport when game is rearranged or compensated if they can't make it. Those who travelled up by car it's more of a problem
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