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Derby rivals release statement after EFL make decision over abandoned game
The match was stopped in the 79th minute due to heavy rain, and the English Football League requires a full replay despite Blackburn leading 1-0 with Ipswich down to 10 men.
- On Thursday, the EFL Board ruled the Sky Bet Championship fixture between Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town must be replayed in full after submissions from both clubs.
- Torrential rain at Ewood Park on Saturday 20 September forced referee Steve Martin to suspend and then abandon the match in the 79th minute due to an unplayable pitch.
- At the time of stoppage, Blackburn Rovers led 1-0 thanks to Todd Cantwell's penalty and Ipswich Town had been reduced to 10 men after Jacob Greaves' red card.
- The ruling means Blackburn Rovers' goal and advantage are voided, both teams must restart the match, Blackburn said it was extremely disappointed and may appeal, and no rematch date is set.
- The EFL said it will consult clubs after the Board acknowledged the decision was "an incredibly difficult decision" and cited the previous precedent of March 2023 Rotherham v Cardiff.
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