PHOTO. Southampton Match Postponed Due to Major Fire Near Stadium

On Wednesday, March 6, a Championship match between Southampton and Preston was scheduled to take place.

However, on the day of the match, a major fire broke out near Southampton's home stadium, St. Mary's. The fire originated in an industrial area located near the arena. The entire area was engulfed in thick smoke, making it unsafe to be near the stadium.

The club has already announced that the match will be postponed. The game will be rescheduled for a later date, which will be announced in due course.

"Southampton Football Club regrets to announce that tonight’s Sky Bet Championship match against Preston North End has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation with the local authorities and emergency services after a major fire broke out in a building next to the St Mary’s Stadium site earlier today. The incident has caused significant disruption in the area with road closures around the stadium still in place as fire crews continue to deal with the situation.

The game will be postponed to a new date, which will be announced in due course, and all tickets for tonight’s match will be valid for the rearranged fixture." a club statement said.