Fans looking forward to soaking in the atmosphere at AFC Wimbledon's new stadium next year may have to wait a little longer.

At a special general meeting of the Dons Trust membership last week, club CEO Erik Samuelson provided an update on the Plough Lane development.

A message posted on the club's website read that the clearance of the site was "almost complete" but that it didn't guarantee a 2019/20 opening.

"Erik explained that despite the issues around the culvert, the finalisation of the tender, and the section 73 planning application, there has been no significant loss of time and we are still hopeful of completion during the 2019/20 season," the message read.

"In the event that we cannot open during that season, that is not a significant problem and we will simply open for the start of the 2020/21 season."

Also addressed was the issue of safe standing areas within the stadium.

"Erik reminded members that under the current rules if we were to put in safe standing we would lose grants and access to new grants up to £800,000," it read.

"Furthermore, if we install a terrace or rail seating it would require barriers, which would need stronger infrastructure than merely seats, thereby adding substantial building costs to the project. "Nevertheless, the club continues to pursue this possibility and we will keep fans informed."

Planning permission was granted late last year for the development which includes both private and shared ownership homes as well as the new 11,000-seat stadium.