Storm Babet’s extreme flooding could force the postponement of a Premier League match this weekend.
As the storm moves toward the UK, a lot of rain has fallen across the nation, and it has significantly affected one Premier League ground that will host a match on Saturday.
With more flood warnings being issued and heavy rain expected to persist in the area over the weekend, it may be necessary to reschedule the match.
The match at the City Ground between Nottingham Forest and Luton is the one in question.
This week has seen a lot of rain in Nottingham, which has caused flooding and necessitated the closure of several local roads.
Forest remain optimistic the game will be unaffected and will go ahead as planned, but are monitoring conditions closely.
Their cause is helped by the fact they re-laid the pitch at the City Ground this summer and improved their drainage system.
However, if heavy rain continues to fall between now and kick-off, a postponement may be necessary.
Forest currently sit 13th in the table after picking up nine points from their opening eight games.
Their standout result of the season came on the road when they beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge last month.
Meanwhile, Luton sit just one place above the relegation zone after a difficult start following their promotion to the top flight.
They have taken just one win from their opening eight games, and suffered back-to-back defeats prior to the international break.
