BRADFORD CITY’s clash with Walsall has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The League One clash has fallen foul of the weather, after heavy rain and even snow meant the game at the Northern Commercial Stadium was utterly unplayable.
Bradford broke the news on their Twitter after the heavily damaged pitch failed an inspection early on Monday morning.
The club tweeted: “OFF. Today’s Sky Bet League One fixture with Walsall at the Northern Commercial Stadium has now been officially postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
“Referee Carl Boyeson also took into consideration the fact that the wet weather is due to continue throughout today.”
However, the news came as no real surprise with the weather horrible in the Yorkshire city.
Earlier in the day, Bradford had tweeted: “MATCH UPDATE.
“Due to overnight rain showers and the current snowfall, a pitch inspection has been called for 10:00am ahead of this afternoon’s Sky Bet League One home fixture with Walsall.
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“We will keep supporters informed with further updates in due course.
Bradford followed that post with another, complete with a picture of the snow-covered pitch, saying: “UPDATE.
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“The pitch inspection is delayed slightly after the match referee was stuck in M62 traffic.
“With snow continuing to fall, however, we sadly look set for a postponed fixture.”
There is, as yet, no new date for the League One fixture to be played.
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