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Incredible before and after video shows AFC Wimbledon’s progress fixing huge sinkhole after Carabao Cup clash postponed
Newcastle made a generous donation to the fan-owned club
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AFC WIMBLEDON have issued an update on the pitch restoration at Plough Lane.
The Dons were forced to postpone their Carabao Cup third round clash with Newcastle on Tuesday due to flooding.
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Adverse weather conditions in the area caused "significant damage" to both the stadium itself and the pitch.
A SINKHOLE formed by the corner flag, prompting the fan-owned club to start a fundraiser to pay for the damage.
Work began on the pitch yesterday morning, with significant progress made in just a matter of hours.
AFC Wimbledon shared a before and after clip of the work on social media last night.
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It showed the first steps of the pitch being evened out to repair the huge sinkhole.
Wimbledon managed to raise over £100,000 for repairs by Wednesday afternoon.
Newcastle donated £15,000 following the match postponement.
The fixture has been pushed back to October 1 and moved to St James' Park.
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Wimbledon will receive 45 per cent of the gate revenue from it.
The winner of the clash will go on to face Chelsea in the fourth round.
Watch AFC Wimbledon begin work fixing sinkhole on pitch after pumping more than 100,000 LITRES of water out of stadium
The Dons hope to return to Plough Lane for their clash with Carlisle on October 12.
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