Championship clash abandoned after weather wreaks havoc on the stadium

BLACKBURN’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday was abandoned after the pitch was left unplayable after a huge downpour.

Officials halted the play in the Championship match around the hour mark to make a decision as to whether the rain could be drained from the pitch at Ewood Park.

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The referee was struggling to get a bounce out of the ballCredit: https://x.com/ChampionshpTalk

It was quite clear the conditions had become too muchCredit: https://x.com/ChampionshpTalk

After about 10 minutes delay, the decision was made to abandonCredit: https://x.com/ChampionshpTalk

A decision was made to pause play for 10 minutes to see if things improved.

Once referee Ruebyn Ricardo realised the ball could not bounce or roll properly on the sodden surface, the decision was made to call it an afternoon.

The home side were 1-0 up against troubled Wednesday after Yuki Ohashi gave them the lead in the 33rd minute.

Blackburn will lose their advantage when the match is rearranged.

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Torrential rain has hit Blackburn today and it looks set to be that way in the area for the next week at least.

It is not the first time a clash has been called off at Ewood Park this season.

Their September against Ipswich was abandoned in the 80th minute – also due to rain.

That game had to be replayed in full, with the Tractor Boys nicking a point when it was.

Wednesday have been in trouble all season long and sit rock-bottom with just one win from their 19 games.

They endured a points deduction after the club had gone into administration and sit -10 points at the foot of England’s second tier.