Brighton’s residence recreation v Palace postponed as a result of rail strike

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Premier League residence recreation towards Crystal Palace on Sept. 17 has been postponed as a result of deliberate industrial motion on the rail community, the league mentioned on Wednesday.

Britain’s rail community has been hit by main disruptions in the previous couple of weeks as employees protest over pay and circumstances, a part of rising industrial unrest across the nation as wages fail to maintain tempo with hovering inflation. “Following a request to the Premier League Board by Brighton and Hove Albion FC, the club’s home fixture against Crystal Palace FC, due to be played at 3pm on Saturday 17 September, has been regrettably postponed,” the league mentioned in an announcement. “The decision follows exceptional circumstances relating to the planned industrial action on the rail network, with authorities unable to sanction the fixture to be played with no public transport available for supporters.”

It is with remorse that our upcoming #PL match towards @CPFC has been postponed as a result of deliberate industrial motion on the rail community. ⤵️

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) September 7, 2022

Brighton mentioned a brand new date for the sport can be introduced quickly. “While we fully appreciate this will be of huge disappointment to both sets of fans the safety of fans of both clubs, our matchday staff, players and officials must be the priority,” the membership mentioned in an announcement

Graham Potter’s Brighton facet, fourth within the desk with 13 factors from six video games, journey to Bournemouth on Saturday and Fifteenth-placed Palace host Manchester United on Sunday.