EFL clash delayed due to embarrassing reason as both clubs issue statements
A League One clash between AFC Wimbledon and Bradford City has been delayed after the visitors’ team bus was late arriving at the stadium.
The Dons, who are battling relegation, were due to kick off against promotion-chasing Bradford at 3pm.
This timeframe has now been pushed back.
The home side released a statement confirming the news.
They wrote: “AFC Wimbledon v Bradford City has been delayed, as the Bradford team coach is delayed en route to the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
“The game will still take place, with a kick-off time being confirmed in due course.
“Team news has also been delayed and will be announced accordingly.”
Bradford City also took to social media to release their own statement.
The League One clash between AFC Wimbledon and Bradford City has been delayed
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They wrote: “Kick-off for this afternoon’s Sky Bet League One encounter against AFC Wimbledon at the Cherry Red Records Stadium has been delayed due to traffic delaying City’s first-team coach’s arrival at the ground.
“The fixture will still be taking place, with a new kick-off time being communicated to supporters in due course.”
The new kickoff time is 3.30pm, meaning fans had to wait an extra half an hour before the clash began.
Fans of both clubs took to social media to react to the news.
Bradford City’s team bus was late arriving at the stadium
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One Bradford City supporter wrote: “Just get on the Thameslink, lads.”
Another added: “We’re Bradford City, we do what we want.”
A third said: “Thank you, more time in the pub.”
Wimbledon sit in 16th in the League One table, just five points off the relegation places.
AFC Wimbledon are battling relegation
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Johnnie Jackson’s side have just two wins from their last six, losing two and drawing two.
Bradford have won three of their last four matches.
They are positioned in fourth in the table and look to qualify for the League One play-offs.
