Overview
- Time-stamped CCTV stills published by the Non-League Paper appear to show sprinklers running during rain at The Walks on Feb. 13, the day before King’s Lynn vs South Shields.
- The National League has opened an investigation and asked King’s Lynn to provide the complete CCTV video and a formal response, with any potential sanctions yet undefined.
- King’s Lynn postponed the Feb. 14 fixture citing heavy rainfall and insufficient drainage, and the club has not issued a substantive public explanation since.
- South Shields chairman Geoff Thompson said the club has seen evidence of prolonged sprinkler use before a remotely conducted pitch inspection and confirmed the probe is under way.
- The match has been rearranged for Tuesday, March 17 at 19:45 GMT; context includes King’s Lynn sitting 19th with recent injuries reported and a November takeover by Turn Sports Investments.