Two EFL matches are called OFF after heavy snow causes weather warnings across the country - with Liverpool and Man United facing nervy wait to see if their clash goes ahead
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Two Football League matches have been postponed due to the arctic weather conditions. Fleetwood's clash with Wimbledon and Chesterfield's match against Gillingham have both been called off after heavy snow storms. Officials decided to call off the League Two matches this morning while Liverpool and Manchester United nervously wait to see if their showdown is suspended.
![[The pitch looked unplayable in a clip Fleetwood released on social media]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/11/93751935-0-image-a-48_1736075079535.jpg)
Liverpool is under an amber weather warning from the Met Office but it only took a yellow-tier caution for snow and ice to see Fleetwood's match at Highbury Stadium called off. Meanwhile, a yellow warning for snow and ice, as well as an upgraded amber warning for snow alone, has been slapped on Chesterfield.
![[It comes as Liverpool and Manchester United face a nervous wait over whether their clash will go ahead]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/11/93750467-0-The_streets_around_Anfield_have_been_pictured_covered_in_a_layer-a-43_1736074918381.jpg)
Fleetwood shared a picture of their frostbitten pitch as they confirmed the bad news in a statement to supporters. Fleetwood's clash with Wimbledon and Chesterfield's match against Gillingham have been called off. The pitch looked unplayable in a clip Fleetwood released on social media.
![[Liverpool City council's Safety Advisory Group will judge whether the game should be called off - with pictures near Anfield showing snowfall]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/11/93750469-0-Liverpool_City_council_s_Safety_Advisory_Group_are_holding_a_mee-a-44_1736074975584.jpg)
Highbury under the snow ❄️#OnwardTogether pic.twitter.com/p521H3SGyv. It comes as Liverpool and Manchester United face a nervous wait over whether their clash will go ahead. 'Due to the fitness of the pitch and surrounding area due to heavy snowfall on the Fylde Coast during Saturday night into Sunday morning a call was made in consultation with the EFL and PGMOL,' the Cod Army wrote.
![[A pitch inspection is taking place after heavy snow overnight left Liverpool looking like 'Siberia']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/11/93750573-0-A_pitch_inspection_is_taking_place_after_heavy_snow_overnight_le-a-45_1736075016103.jpg)
