AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle United will meet at St James’ Park in seven days time. However, this is already building into a very special story. So often in adversity and tough times, help comes from the most unexpected places.

AFC Wimbledon fans and the wider football community have been contributing to fundraiser after the League Two club's Plough Lane stadium was significantly affected by flooding

Newcastle United have provided financial support to AFC Wimbledon following the Carabao Cup third round postponement.

Newcastle United's Carabao Cup tie against League Two side AFC Wimbledon, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed because of "extensive overnight flooding at the Cherry Red Records Stadium".

AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle United Postponed Due to Extensive FloodingFootball fans were left disappointed this week as the Carabao Cup third-round tie between AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle United was

AFC Wimbledon conveyed their regret through a public announcement: “We regret to inform supporters that due to extensive overnight flooding of the River Wandle and surrounding areas, including at our Cherry Red Records Stadium, Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round fixture against Newcastle United has been postponed.”

Newcastle United have donated £15,000 to the JustGiving page set up by Wimbledon fans to help the club after flooding wrecked the pitch at Plough Lane and caused damage to the stadium. The Premier League side’s donation took the total beyond the targeted £50k set by the page.