Burnley were left fuming on Saturday night as they suffered a second postponement at short notice in a week.
Sean Dyche’s players had just finished their pre-match meal at a hotel close to Villa Park and were about to leave for the stadium when their game against Aston Villa was called off shortly before 1pm — two hours before kick-off.
Burnley chairman Alan Pace said the lateness of the decision is unfair on fans. ‘I’m very disappointed like all of our fans that today’s game has been postponed,’ he said.
‘I know many, like myself, will have made the journey to Villa and now face the long journey home.