This evening's match between Southampton and Preston has been canceled after a major fire broke out in a warehouse near St Mary's.
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The match was supposed to count for the 36th day of the Championship, English second division.
“Southampton Football Club regrets to announce that tonight's Sky Bet Championship match against Preston North End has been postponed.
The decision was taken following consultation with local authorities and emergency services after a serious fire broke out today at a building close to the St Mary's Stadium site. Saints.
If the origin of the fire has not yet been determined, the confrontation between Southampton, fourth, and Preston, ninth in the championship had to be postponed for security reasons, as the club explains, while just dropped from the Premier League, following his press release.
Southampton announce that tonight's Championship match against Preston has been postponed due to a fire near St Mary's stadium.
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“The incident has caused significant disruption to the area with road closures around the stadium still in place as firefighters continue to tackle the situation.
We are grateful for the cooperation of Preston and the EFL and, while we appreciate the disappointment fans may feel, we hope they understand the need to prioritize the safety of supporters and staff at both clubs .
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Last year in the Premier League, Southampton returned to the second division this season after 11 years in the British elite.
Founding club of the English championship in 1888 and first English champion in history a year later, Preston are in their ninth consecutive season in the Championship and have never experienced the Premier League.