Two games OFF as heavy snow storms and sub-zero temperatures hit football fixtures with freezing rain to come
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Sponsored by. TWO of this afternoon's EFL matches have been postponed as the freezing weather causes havoc. Chesterfield were due to host Gillingham in League Two at 3pm. And in the same division, Fleetwood planned to take on AFC Wimbledon. However, the heavy snow storms and adverse weather meant both games had to be called off.
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Fleetwood, in the North West, is under a yellow weather warning from the Met Office for snow and ice. But it was even more severe in Chesterfield with the same warning - plus an additional amber warning for snow. Freezing rain is also expected, sparking further headaches for the authorities.
And therefore the decisions were made early on Sunday morning to cancel the two games. Fleetwood put out a statement to confirm the postponement - along with pictures of the Highbury pitch covered in snow. The Cod Army wrote: "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.
"A new date will be communicated with supporters as soon as practicable and tickets for the fixture will remain valid for the rearranged game.". Chesterfield also had to tell fans their game was off following a 7.45am pitch inspection amid the heavy snowfall and safety concerns for fans travelling to the stadium.
