Snow and ice cancels Darlington and Hartlepool football matches

Matches have been called off due to snow and ice. Credit: PA

Football matches set for today have been cancelled due to frozen pitches, it has been confirmed.

Darlington FC's game against Southport FC was cancelled after a match inspection this morning (Saturday 2 December).

Meanwhile Hartlepool United's away clash with Fylde has also been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Both cancellations were announced on X, the site formerly known as Twitter.

Darlington supporters with tickets to the match will receive a full refund, while Hartlepool fans will be updated on a new fixture date in due course.

It comes as the country experiences a 'cold snap' - with temperatures forecasted for as low as -7 degrees Celsius.

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