Championship game postponed for second time causing fan outrage as clubs release statements

Now, after days of heavy rainfall, a waterlogged pitch means that the fixture will yet again be delayed.

Portsmouth have released a statement six hours before the game.

The statement read: "Pompey's clash with Ipswich has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

"This is after persistent overnight rain, continuing into the morning and forecast to last until close to kick-off, has fallen on already saturated ground."

The club have not confirmed any further details regarding a new date.

Persistent rainfall made the playing surface unplayable.

Ipswich have also released a statement on the postponement.

They wrote: "The decision was made following an agreement between the two clubs this morning, along with the EFL, with the Fratton Park pitch unplayable."

"The club pushed the EFL for a decision to be made as early as possible in order to give fans clarity regarding travel for this evening’s fixture.

"This was especially important given the events of last month, when the original staging was called off at late notice due to a frozen pitch, with supporters already en route to Portsmouth."

He added: "Following these conversations, a decision has been made to postpone the game.

"Further details regarding a rearranged date will be communicated in due course."

The postponement followed a pitch inspection and an agreement among the two clubs and the EFL.

The fixture was originally scheduled for January 4, 2026, but was called off due to a frozen pitch.

Fans of both teams reacted to the news.

One Pompey fan wrote: "We’re never playing Ipswich are we?", while another said: "No, are you serious?!"

A third said: "You've got to be joking!"

A Ipswitch fan reacted: "This is not acceptable in the second tier of English football."

A second wrote: "Surely this means Pompey have to forfeit and we get the 3 points?"

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