Sheffield United v Oxford United: Decision confirmed after referee's visit to Bramall Lane

Sheffield United’s meeting with Oxford United has fallen victim to the weather.

There have been postponements across various parts of the country due to havoc wreaked by the icy weather.

Sheffield United are among those who will not be in action, with parts of the Bramall Lane surface having been found to be frozen.

The referee was called to Bramall Lane and judged there to be concerns over player safety.

Sheffield United were due to host Oxford United at Bramall Lane.placeholder image
Sheffield United were due to host Oxford United at Bramall Lane. | Harriet Massey/Getty Images

A statement issued by the Blades read: “Today's Championship fixture against Oxford United has been postponed.

“The referee was called to Bramall Lane this morning with parts of the playing surface frozen and following an inspection he has taken the decision to call off the fixture due to concerns over player safety.

“An announcement regarding a rearranged date will be confirmed in due course.”

Elsewhere in South Yorkshire, both Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United have seen their games called off.

Doncaster were due to host Luton Town and Rotherham were preparing to face Mansfield Town.

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