Eish! Drama in Birkenhead last night! The Carabao Cup clash between Tranmere Rovers and Burton Albion at Prenton Park was called off at the last minute. Can you believe it? A major power outage plunged the stadium and hundreds of homes into darkness just before the 7:45 PM kick-off.
Fans were already gathering, ready for some midweek football action, when the lights went out. Tranmere Rovers took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the postponement, apologising for the inconvenience. They promised more updates after a meeting with the EFL this morning.
SP Energy Networks confirmed an "unexpected" power cut affected the CH42 area of Birkenhead, warning that the problems could last for hours. Imagine the frustration! They explained that while some faults can be fixed quickly, more complex issues take time to resolve.
Tranmere Rovers had been on a good run, unbeaten in their last six matches, but the power cut put a stop to their momentum. A new date for the match will be announced soon, along with details about refunds for ticket holders.
What Happens Next?
The EFL will work with both clubs to find a suitable date to replay the fixture. Fans who had planned to watch the game will need to keep an eye on official announcements for rescheduling information.
Stay Tuned!
- Keep checking newsrpt.com for the latest updates.
- Follow Tranmere Rovers and Burton Albion on social media for announcements.
- Listen to local radio for traffic and travel information if you're planning to attend the rescheduled match.
This is a developing story and we will bring you more information as soon as we have it. Hopefully, the power will be back on soon and everyone affected can get back to normal!