Freezing temperatures have caused significant disruption to this weekend’s sporting schedule in the UK, with several football and rugby fixtures postponed due to frozen pitches. The extreme cold temperatures have led to the cancellation of matches in the FA Cup, League One, League Two, the National League, and the Challenge Cup.
One of the major casualties is the all-League One FA Cup third-round tie between Mansfield Town and Wigan Athletic, which officials called off due to a frozen pitch at the One Call Stadium. The match will now take place on Tuesday, 14 January at 19:45 BST.
Other notable postponements include Shrewsbury Town’s League One clash with Huddersfield and Carlisle United’s home game against MK Dons in League Two. The UK has experienced its coldest night of the winter, with widespread frost and more freezing conditions expected to continue into the weekend.
Several fixtures in the National League and the Challenge Cup have also been affected, with some being rescheduled for the following weekend.
Here is a list of the postponed fixtures:
| Competition | Fixture | New Date |
|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | Mansfield Town v Wigan Athletic | 14 January, 19:45 BST |
| League One | Shrewsbury Town v Huddersfield Town | Postponed |
| League Two | Carlisle United v MK Dons | Postponed |
| National League | AFC Fylde v Sutton United | Postponed |
| Altrincham v Wealdstone | Postponed | |
| Barnet v Hartlepool United | Postponed | |
| Gateshead v Braintree Town | Postponed | |
| Oldham Athletic v Eastleigh | Postponed | |
| Challenge Cup | Crosfields v Maryport | Postponed |
| Dewsbury Moor v Haresfinch | Postponed | |
| GB Police v York Acorn | Postponed | |
| Lock Lane v Doncaster Toll Bar ARLFC | Postponed | |
| Mirfield v Royal Navy | Postponed | |
| Stanley Rangers v Hunslet ARLEFC | Postponed | |
| Rochdale Mayfield v Telford Raiders | Postponed | |
| Thatto Heath Crusaders v Orrell St James | Postponed | |
| Waterhead Warriors v Leigh Miners Rangers | Postponed | |
| West Bowling v Wath Brow Hornets | Postponed | |
| West Hull v Edinburgh Eagles | Postponed |
In the Challenge Cup, they have rescheduled 11 matches, with five scheduled fixtures in the southern UK expected to go ahead. Meanwhile, Ince Rose Bridge is making efforts to prevent a cancellation by bringing in industrial heaters to thaw out their pitch ahead of their match against Longhorn, who are traveling from Dublin.
Fans and teams alike are facing a challenging weekend as the extreme weather continues to impact sporting events.
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