AFC Wimbledon have confirmed that their League Two conflict towards Cheltenham City has been postponed on account of a frozen Plough Lane pitch.
The Dons had been on account of tackle Michael Flynn’s aspect at 15:00 on Saturday afternoon however the recreation will now be rearranged for a later date.
A press release on Wimbledon’s web site learn: “Regardless of the very best efforts of our floor workers and volunteers, the bottom stays frozen in components of the south finish on the pitch.
“Two workers members moved growlights on the pitch on the hour, each hour, all through your entire night time, with operations workers working from the early hours doing every thing of their energy to get the match on.
“At 09:00, the referee liaised with the EFL relating to a 12:30 inspection, as all events needed to get the sport on – and had been in fixed contact all through. Even at noon with the covers being eliminated, we had been hopeful that the match can be playable. Sadly, at this stage the frozen areas had been deemed unsafe by the referee.
“We apologise for the inconvenience precipitated particularly to supporters of each groups who travelled vital distances.
“All match ticket holders are welcome to affix us in By The Horns pub and the West concourse. Membership workers are actually turning their consideration to distributing meals to these in want in our neighborhood, through our companions Dons Native Motion Group.”
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