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‘Decided by a Majority’ – EFL Explains What Happens Next After Blackburn vs Ipswich Game Abandoned

‘Decided by a Majority’ – EFL Explains What Happens Next After Blackburn vs Ipswich Game Abandoned
‘Decided by a Majority’ – EFL Explains What Happens Next After Blackburn vs Ipswich Game AbandonedČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Craig Galloway

The EFL has released a statement on the abandoned Blackburn vs Ipswich fixture, confirming the decision was “decided by a majority” and outlining what will happen next.

The game between the two clubs on Saturday (September 20) was abandoned due to the torrential rain pelting England’s northwest.

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Blackburn were leading Ipswich 1-0 at Ewood Park when the waterlogged pitch forced the referee to abandon play, just ten minutes from the final whistle.

The visitors were already down to ten men following Jacob Greaves’ dismissal when Todd Cantwell converted from the spot to put Rovers in front.

The EFL Board have since released a statement saying that the game will be replayed in full.

"The Sky Bet Championship fixture between Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town should be replayed in full following its abandonment," it read.

"The Board comprehensively considered all options alongside representations made by both clubs and decided by a majority that the fixture should be replayed. This decision follows recent precedents relating to abandoned fixtures and upholds the integrity of the league."