Alfreton-Walsall postponed minutes before kick-off

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Referee Sam Allison explains his decision to Walsall boss Mat Sadler and Alfreton manager Billy HeathReferee Sam Allison explains his decision to Walsall boss Mat Sadler and Alfreton manager Billy Heath

Non-league Alfreton Town's FA Cup second-round tie with League Two side Walsall was called off due to a frozen pitch just minutes before kick-off.

The match was scheduled to be broadcast on BBC One with a 12:30 GMT start but the match officials deemed the Impact Arena surface to be unplayable.

National League North club Alfreton are attempting to reach the third round for the first time in their history.

The game will be rearranged for a date yet to be confirmed.

More to follow.

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    This match has been postponed to play at a later date.

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    Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Scores, Results & Fixtures

Saturday 2nd December 2023

  • AlfretonAlfreton TownPWalsallWalsallP

    Match postponed - Frozen Pitch
  • NewportNewport County15:00BarnetBarnet

  • BlackpoolBlackpoolPForest GreenForest Green RoversP

    Match postponed - Other
  • BoltonBolton Wanderers15:00HarrogateHarrogate Town

  • CambridgeCambridge United15:00FleetwoodFleetwood Town

  • GillinghamGillingham15:00CharltonCharlton Athletic

  • Maidstone UnitedMaidstone United15:00BarrowBarrow

  • Oxford UtdOxford United15:00GrimsbyGrimsby Town

  • PeterboroughPeterborough United15:00DoncasterDoncaster Rovers

  • StevenageStevenage15:00Port ValePort Vale

  • Sutton UnitedSutton United15:00HorshamHorsham

  • WycombeWycombe Wanderers15:00MorecambeMorecambe

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