Doncaster Rovers and FC Halifax games are postponed - which other matches have been called off?

DONCASTER ROVERS' League Two game at Crawley Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Broadfield Stadium.

With heavy rainfall in the south of England overnight and more forecast throughout the day, the pitch was deemed unplayable by referee Darren Handley following an inspection early on Saturday morning.

A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course.

It represents Rovers' second postponement this winter after the home game with Harrogate Town - originally scheduled for December 17 - was called off. It has been rescheduled for March 7.

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Eco-Power Stadium, home of Doncaster Rovers. Picture: PA.Eco-Power Stadium, home of Doncaster Rovers. Picture: PA.
Eco-Power Stadium, home of Doncaster Rovers. Picture: PA.

Rovers' postponement this Saturday is the second in the English Football League with Cambridge United's League One home encounter with Morecambe also been called off after high winds caused damage to the main stand roof at the Abbey Stadium and it was deemed as not safe to host the fixture.

Meanwhile, FC Halifax’s FA Trophy tie at Harrow has also been postponed and rescheduled for January 17.

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