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Sunderland-Reading postponed due to heavy rain

25 August 2012 15:28

Sunderland's Premier League clash with Reading has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch at the Stadium of Light.

After a morning of torrential rain on Wearside, referee Neil Swarbrick made the decision to postpone the game about 90 minutes before kick-off.

The Black Cats were busy in the transfer window on Friday signing Steven Fletcher and Adam Johnson, with the decision denying the Scottish striker the chance of a debut against the Royals.

A statement on the north-east club's website confirmed that all tickets for the game would be valid for the rearranged fixture.

Reading announced via their Twitter account: "Nobody arguing with the decision, a sensible choice. Such a shame for our supporters - a massive thank you to all who travelled."

Black Cats midfielder Craig Gardner tweeted: "Gutted games off especially our fans and reading travelling 2 game roll on Tuesday now #itchingtoplay"

His team-mate David Meyler added: "Gutted the games off! Now let's get ready for Tuesday. #hawaythelads"

Info

Sunderland

L D D L W

3 - 0

Reading

L L W D L

Competition: Premier League
Date: 11 December 2012
Game week: 2
Kick-off: 20:45

Half-time: 2 - 0
Full-time: 3 - 0

Venue: Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
Attendance: 37723

Details

Match was originally scheduled for 25.08.2012 but postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Goals

J. McClean 3'	1 - 0
S. Fletcher 28' (assist by D. Rose)	2 - 0
S. Sessègnon 90'+4 (assist by Carlos Cuéllar)	3 - 0

Lineups

#	Player	Bookings
22	S. Mignolet
16	J. O'Shea
24	Carlos Cuéllar
28	S. Sessègnon	90+4'
8	C. Gardner
21	A. Johnson
7	S. Larsson
3	D. Rose	53'
14	J. Colback
23	J. McClean	3'
26	S. Fletcher	28' 73'
Coach: M. O'Neill

#	Player	Bookings
1	A. Federici
6	A. Mariappa	13'
3	N. Shorey
5	A. Pearce
24	S. Cummings
8	M. Leigertwood
11	J. McAnuff
16	J. Tabb
12	G. McCleary
10	N. Hunt
9	A. Le Fondre
Coach: B. McDermott

Substitutes

#	Player	Bookings
2	P. Bardsley for A. Johnson 46'
15	D. Vaughan for D. Rose 69'
19	T. Bramble for P. Bardsley 76'
9	F. Campbell
10	C. Wickham
12	M. Kilgallon
20	K. Westwood

#	Player	Bookings
44	D. Samuel for G. McCleary 72'
2	C. Gunter
17	K. Gorkšs
23	I. Harte
26	B. Gunnarsson
41	S. Taylor
37	J. Obita

Wednesday 19 June

11:52	FA Cup final given end-of-season billing
10:47	Coyle´s Wigan tenure begins at Barnsley
10:16	Celtic to start with Ross County test
10:03	Pique advises Thiago to stay at Barcelona
10:00	Llambias resigns from Newcastle post
09:54	Lampard targets third World Cup
09:48	Zorc: De Bruyne is interested in Dortmund move
06:32	FIFA World Cup Qualifying Wrap: United States stay in charge
05:09	Neill, Schwarzer in the shop window
04:31	Osieck vindicated by super-sub Kennedy
04:06	Puyol set for further surgery
03:46	Ribery, Benzema trial adjourned
03:11	Bielsa, Santos talks fall through
02:55	Vilanova rues easy title run-in
02:36	Del Bosque defends Casillas´ inclusion
00:19	Lens leaves PSV for Dynamo Kiev

Tuesday 18 June

23:43	FIFA Confederations Cup Preview: Spain v Tahiti
22:55	FIFA World Cup Qualifying Wrap: Australia, Iran, South Korea qualify
20:58	Carroll passes West Ham medical
13:08	Maher agent denies Ajax deal
13:05	Newcastle confirm Kinnear appointment
12:49	Taylor ´really happy´ with Kinnear return
12:44	Australia 1-0 Iraq: Kennedy books Brazil place
12:25	Clarke happy with Reid commitment
12:03	Bittencourt signs for Hannover
11:22	Van Dijk keen on Celtic move
11:15	De Gea sets the bar high
10:58	Confederations Cup Preview: Nigeria v Uruguay
10:58	Bacuna keen to get going at Villa
10:47	Hamburg a possibility for Santa Cruz
10:29	Rebelo: Protests will not harm Confederations Cup
10:27	Kinnear: We need another striker
07:48	Brazil-Mexico Preview: Selecao gunning for semi-final berth
03:41	Valcke: Brazil better for football tournaments
01:38	Tahiti trump Nigeria in celebration stakes

Monday 17 June

23:55	FIFA Confederations Cup Preview: Italy v Japan
23:12	FIFA Confederations Cup: Nigeria 6 Tahiti 1
21:13	Borini´s Napoli move unlikely
21:09	Remon: Zidane not ready for Real job
20:39	Elyounoussi says yes to Hoffenheim
20:37	Mignolet agent anticipating bids
20:35	Schalke signs Clemens
20:00	Italy-Japan Preview: Azzurri aiming to move closer to last four with victory
19:36	Sidwell looking for settled squad at Fulham
19:20	Hearts set to enter administration
19:16	Martinez hoping to bring ´characters´ to Everton
18:53	Scholes sad to see Robinson leave Stoke
18:36	Bayern, Barca in hunt for Koscielny
18:35	Toulouse deny Lyon approach for Tabanou
17:59	Vitoria pleased with ´dream´ Benfica move
17:43	Poyet refuses to attend hearing
17:33	UEFA Under 21 Championship Final Preview: Italy v Spain
17:23	Van Dijk attracting foreign interest
17:17	FIFA Confederations Cup Preview: Brazil v Mexico
16:54	Brentford confirm signing of Bidwell from Everton
16:20	Lambert says Lowton can still improve
16:14	Owen not ready to become a manager
16:11	Rangel praises Michu impact
15:52	Gundogan pledges future to Dortmund
15:45	Tevez refuses to be drawn on speculation
15:32	Mourinho: Chelsea need stability
14:33	Reid remains at West Brom after agreeing new deal
13:22	Tahiti 1-6 Nigeria: Oduamadi hits hat-trick as Super Eagles smash South Pacific islanders
13:11	Dortmund confirm Lewandowski stay
12:57	Hull sign Figueroa
12:55	Colombia Primera Division Wrap: Santa Fe held as Pasto, Millonarios win
11:59	Liverpool appoint new chief financial officer
11:47	Isco reveals offers from Real and City
11:09	Bradford to start Capital One Cup campaign at Huddersfield
10:09	Kinnear: Cabaye will stay at Newcastle
07:20	Peru Primera Division Wrap: Cesar Vallejo up to fourth
07:19	Paraguay Division Profesional Wrap: Nacional Asuncion beaten after securing title
06:47	Argentina Primera Division Wrap: Blanco brace fires Lanus
03:53	Ecuador Primera A Wrap: Independiente held despite Guerrero stunner
03:07	Del Bosque satisfied with Spain´s Cup opener
01:53	FIFA Confederations Cup: Spain 2 Uruguay 1
01:39	Prandelli undeterred by plucky Mexico
00:17	FIFA World Cup Qualifying Wrap: Ethopia, Egypt top groups

#	Team	D
1	Arsenal	+0
2	Aston Villa	+0
3	Cardiff City	+0
4	Chelsea	+0
5	Crystal Palace	+0
6	Everton	+0
7	Fulham	+0
8	Hull City	+0
9	Liverpool	+0
10	Manchester City	+0
11	Manchester United	+0
12	Newcastle United	+0
13	Norwich City	+0
14	Southampton	+0
15	Stoke City	+0
16	Sunderland	+0
17	Swansea City	+0
18	Tottenham Hotspur	+0
19	West Bromwich …	+0
20	West Ham United	+0

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