Freeze Forces Postponement of Notts County v Gillingham and Five National League Games
Severe freezing temperatures have disrupted football schedules, leading to the postponement of multiple matches across several leagues. On Sunday, five League Two matches did not take place due to unplayable pitch conditions caused by these adverse weather circumstances.
Postponed Matches in League Two
The affected matches include:
- Bromley
- Harrogate Town
- Notts County
- Salford City
- Swindon Town
These games were all postponed more than 24 hours prior to their scheduled start times. Furthermore, an inspection is set for 09:00 GMT on Sunday at Rotherham United to determine if their match against Mansfield Town will proceed as planned.
National League Postponements
In addition to League Two, six matches in the National League were also postponed on Saturday. The fixtures impacted were:
- Aldershot
- Rochdale
- Southend
- Woking
- Boreham Wood vs. York City
- Scunthorpe United vs. Sutton United
Weather Alerts and Conditions
Weather conditions have significantly affected many regions in England. Yellow warnings for snow and ice were issued from midnight on Thursday and remained in effect until midday on Friday. Further weather alerts are expected to continue through the weekend and possibly into the early part of next week.
The ongoing freezing temperatures highlight the challenges faced by teams and officials in managing match schedules during severe weather conditions.
