The University of Bolton Stadium
The University of Bolton Stadium

Bolton Wanderers v Ipswich Town: Sky Bet Championship clash in doubt due to IT failure


Bolton have announced their home game against Ipswich on Saturday is in doubt because of a "critical" IT failure.

The troubled Sky Bet Championship club had been placed under a prohibition notice by the region's safety advisory group (SAG) due to concerns over fans' safety, but that was lifted on Thursday before this latest setback.

"Due to a critical failure of the stadium's IT system, Saturday's Sky Bet Championship match against Ipswich Town at the University of Bolton Stadium is in doubt," read a statement on the club's official website.

"Engineers will be working through the night to resolve this issue and the club will provide an update at the earliest available opportunity."

SAG, comprised of representatives of the local council, police and emergency services, lifted their notice after Bolton managed to "reassure" them over safety issues.

Bolton were given the go-ahead to stage matches at their stadium until the end of the season, but Saturday's game could now fall victim to technical problems.

The club's home match against Millwall last month was placed in doubt due to safety concerns after staff, including stewards and turnstile operators, were not paid their February wages on time, but the game did go ahead.


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