Concern for Blades fans as Sussex floods one day before Sheffield United play away at Brighton

Blades fans are monitoring the weather in Sussex, where the county has been hit by flooding just one day before Sheffield United play Brighton away.

By Claire Lewis

Published 20th Dec 2019, 07:30 BST

Updated 20th Dec 2019, 07:30 BST

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Part of the M23 in West Sussex is closed this morning due to flooding and the main railway in Brighton is also closed because the tracks are under water.

There are 12 flood warnings and 72 flood alerts in place across the south east, and with more rain on the way the number is expected to rise.

West Sussex Blades Brighton M23

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