Cheltenham’s League Two clash with Walsall postponed as icy weather takes hold Cheltenham’s clash with League Two leaders Walsall has been postponed because of a frozen pitch as the UK braces itself for an icy blast over the weekend.
A statement on the club’s official website said: “Tomorrow’s Sky Bet League Two fixture with Walsall at the EV Charger Points Stadium has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
“The frost covers have been on the playing surface since yesterday morning but with overnight temperatures due to drop below freezing once again, it was deemed the pitch will not be playable in time for tomorrow’s scheduled kick-off.”.
Saturday’s scheduled game at the EV Charger Points Stadium was called off on Friday afternoon after an inspection with temperatures set to plummet overnight.
“A match official appointed by the EFL carried out a pitch inspection at 1.30pm this afternoon and the decision was made to postpone the fixture.