Coventry City have been forced to postpone their third consecutive championship home fixture due to an ‘unsafe pitch’…with ‘extensive work’ to rectify the problem ‘soon’. announced that it will start on
- Coventry City postpones championship match against Huddersfield
- It was due to take place on Saturday, but their pitch was deemed unsafe
- The Sky Blues have postponed the final three games of their home league.
- They say they can play their next home game on August 31st.
Coventry City have canceled their third consecutive home game after problems with the pitch at the Coventry Building Society Arena, but have confirmed that ‘extensive work’ on the playing surface will proceed ‘soon’. did.
The championship club has already canceled matches against Rotherham and Millwall this season because the pitch was deemed ‘unsafe’.
Coventry share the ground with rugby union side Wasps and blame them for the condition of the pitch.
The pitch at the Coventry Building Society Arena has been a big problem so far this season
Coventry have been forced to postpone their Championship home match for the third year in a row
They have now postponed Saturday’s match against Huddersfield. However, Coventry and the Wasp his group issued a joint statement on Wednesday assuring fans that plans were in place to resolve the matter.
“Coventry City Football Club and Wasp Group are very pleased to confirm that extensive work is underway on the pitch at the Coventry Building Society Arena this week.
“Six figure investments have been made in improving the pitch to make it safe and playable.
“Saturday’s game against Huddersfield Town will be postponed in order to make this work a success. could not respond to
Coventry CEO Dave Boddy (L) has confirmed that work will begin soon to fix the pitch
“The Sky Blues’ first arena game will be against Preston North End on Wednesday 31st August.”
Coventry CEO Dave Boddy added that work will begin soon and he is grateful that the Wasp has reached a compromise with the club.
“I am very happy to inform our supporters that this work has been done and will start soon,” he said.
“Extensive work will begin soon – there is still not enough on Saturday but we will be able to return to the arena for our home game against Preston North End on Wednesday 31 August.
The Sky Blues have only been able to play two league games so far this season due to problems.
“We would like to thank Wasps Group and Arena for agreeing to carry out this work.
With multiple postponements already in place, Coventry have only played two league games so far this season, and there are fears of a crowded second half of the season.
Last week’s ‘home’ match against Bristol City in the Carabao Cup was played at Burton’s Pirelli Stadium, 42 miles away.
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