Relegation-threatened EFL clubs confirm match has been postponed

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MK Dons have announced their League One fixture against Bromley has been postponed due to international call-ups.The Dons were initially due to host the Ravens at Stadium MK on Saturday September 26 in a 3pm kick-off.MK Dons’ home clash with Bromley at Stadium MK will be played at a later dateIt promised to be an early relegation six-pointer, with the two sides struggling at the foot of the table after six games.MK Dons sit 20th in League One on five points, having failed to win a game, while Bromley are currently 22nd on the same points tally.MK Dons announce postponementIt has now been announced that League One clash has been postponed due to several of Bromley’s first team players having international call-ups.While the individuals in question weren’t named, this clearly met the EFL’s criteria required to reschedule a game.Per EFL rules, clubs can request a fixture postponement if a player called up for international duty is named in the starting line-up or was a substitute and entered the match before the 75th minute in either 50 per cent of their club’s first team matches to date or four of the club’s previous five first team games.With a rescheduled date for the fixture yet to be confirmed, MK Dons reassured fans they would be informed of new details in due course.Announcing the news in a statement, the club wrote: “MK Dons can confirm that the home match against Bromley set for Saturday 26th September has been postponed.“The Dons were set to play Bromley on Saturday 26th September at Stadium MK for a 3pm kick-off.“The match has now been postponed due to several of Bromley’s First Team players having international call-ups.“Supporters who have already purchased a ticket for this fixture, please note that your ticket will still be valid to use for the rearranged fixture date.”Bromley midfielder Ashley Charles has been capped eight times by GrenadaGettyBromley’s international playersMost national teams are set to announce their squads for the upcoming three-week international break in the coming days.Five members of Bromley’s first-team group have previously been capped internationally.Midfielder Ashley Charles represents Grenada, while centre-back Deon Woodman is a Kenya international.On top of this, Will Hondermark, Jacob Mendy and Kamil Conteh play for the Republic of Congo, Gambia and Sierre Leone respectively.How have both teams performed this season?As mentioned, both sides have endured difficult starts to their respective League One campaigns.MK Dons remain the only team in the division who have failed to win a single game, drawing five times and losing once.Former Rotherham and Derby boss Paul Warne has overseen a difficult start to the season at MK DonsGettyThis leaves Paul Warne’s side just above the relegation places on goal difference, with their only defeat coming against Wigan where they were beaten 3-1.Meanwhile Bromley have struggled so far in their first-ever season in League One after winning promotion last term.The south London have suffered three defeats in their opening six games, as well as drawing twice and winning just once.Bromley’s only win came away to Barnsley in August, with Victor Adeboyejo scoring the only goal of the game to give them their first win at this level.