Crystal Palace’s Premier League match with London rivals West Ham is delayed by quarter-hour attributable to turnstile points at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace‘s house recreation with West Ham has been delayed by quarter-hour attributable to a problem with season tickets at Selhurst Park.
The London derby is a crucial assembly for 2 groups close to the underside of the Premier League.
However the kick-off has been delayed from 12.30pm to 12.45pm on account of points with season-ticket card holders and turnstiles in South-East London.
A big variety of empty seats have been seen on the 25,486-capacity stadium within the run-up to kick-off, which pressured officers to carry off the beginning till the issue could possibly be resolved.
Earlier than the official delay, Crystal Palace tweeted: ‘We’re conscious of points with regard to turnstiles upon getting into the stadium, we apologise for any inconvenience induced and are working onerous to rectify the state of affairs’.
Kick-off at Selhurst Park was delayed by quarter-hour attributable to season ticket card issues
Crystal Palace hosted London rivals West Ham within the Premier League ar Saturday lunchtime
Selhurst Park celebrates its a hundredth birthday subsequent summer time, and has hosted Crystal Palace in the entire of these 99 years, alongside temporary tenancies from fellow South London sides Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon.
In March, a few Champions League fixtures in London have been briefly delayed attributable to site visitors issues inflicting delayed arrivals of the visiting groups earlier than kick-off.
Saturday’s assembly sees the Hammers needing a win to attempt to resolve their very own relegation issues, whereas the Eagles proceed to attempt to construct on their new lease of life underneath interim boss Roy Hodgson. Observe the dwell weblog right here.
