Bristol Rovers’ League One fixture at home to Bolton Wanderers this afternoon has been postponed due to safety concerns as a result of the worsening weather conditions overnight caused by Storm Darragh.
All football matches in Wales were postponed yesterday as well as the Championship fixture between Plymouth Argyle and Oxford United. The Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool has also been called off with further matches across the country expected to be postponed.
The news means that Rovers won’t play again until next Saturday (December 14) when they travel to Birmingham City, giving them almost two weeks off from competitive fixtures having last played on Tuesday night when they lost 3-0 at Leyton Orient.
In an official club statement, the Gas said: “Bristol Rovers FC can confirm today’s Sky Bet League One fixture against Bolton Wanderers has been postponed.
“While the club had been hopeful of proceeding with today’s fixture as planned, worsening conditions overnight caused by Storm Darragh have brought an increased, significant threat to the safety of all due to attend The Memorial Stadium, as highlighted by repeated emergency alerts from the UK Government.
“Therefore in consultation and agreement with the EFL, local safety advisory group and Bolton Wanderers FC, today’s game has been postponed for safety reasons.
“A new date for the rearranged fixture will be confirmed in due course.
“Tickets purchased for today’s fixture will be valid for the rearranged time and date but any supporter wishing to process a refund can do so by contacting the Ticket Office. Any required refunds must be processed before kick-off in the rearranged fixture.”