* **Regulation 29.1 (“Postponements, Abandonments and Re-arrangements”)**
When a League Match is postponed *or abandoned*, the League decides a new date following consultation with both Clubs. ([English Football League][1])
* **Regulation 29.4**
Every Club must have a publicly stated policy regarding ticket refunds or other arrangements for abandoned Matches. ([English Football League][1])
* **Regulation 29.5**
If a League Match is postponed or abandoned, the Visiting Club is entitled to receive from the Home Club, out of the gate receipts of *either* game, travelling and/or hotel expenses necessarily incurred (for up to 24 persons), insofar as the League considers they were caused solely by the postponement or abandonment. ([English Football League][1])
* **“Duties and Powers of Referee / Grounds / Clubs”** (as implied by other rules)
While it’s not explicitly in the EFL Regulations to the same detail, it is understood (via FA Laws of the Game and FA “Match Abandonments” guidance) that the **Referee** has the authority to decide to suspend or abandon a match for safety reasons (e.g. unplayable pitch due to weather), after consultation where appropriate. Such decisions are *case-by-case*. ([www.thefa.com][2])
* **Youth / Academy Rule (EFL Youth Development Rules, Rule 190-191)**
For Youth / Academy matches, a match may be cancelled, postponed or abandoned under Rule 190 if the pitch is unfit or adverse weather precludes play; the **club hosting** the match must notify the League in writing within seven days of the abandonment or cancellation. Also, unless fault lies with either club, causing such abandonment may breach the rules. ([English Football League][3])
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