United’s away game against Northampton Town, scheduled for 3pm on Saturday 17 December, has been postponed following a Friday morning pitch inspection and has been rearranged for Tuesday 20 December at 7.45pm.
An EFL appointed referee declared the pitch unplayable for Saturday after a week of extreme freezing temperatures which are again expected overnight on Friday.
Whilst temperatures are predicted to be on the rise from Saturday afternoon it was considered not reasonable to expect the pitch to thaw sufficiently by kick-off time on that day, and in order to consider the travelling arrangements for supporters of both clubs, an early decision was felt appropriate.
However, with milder temperatures forecast from Sunday onwards, the two clubs have quickly agreed to rearrange the fixture and any tickets purchased for Saturday's game will be valid for Tuesday's game.
Chief executive Nigel Clibbens said: "We understand the quick turnaround may make it difficult for fans to rearrange their travel plans in order to attend this fixture.
“With an already long period since our last game was played and the significant improvement of the weather forecast for next week, it was felt that a quick rescheduling was the best option.”
The game will be available to watch on iFollow - any iFollow passes purchased for Saturday's game will also be valid for Tuesday.
If you need a refund - you must return your ticket to Brunton Park before 4pm on Monday 19 December.
If you cannot return your ticket to Brunton Park before 4pm on Monday 19 December, please contact the ticket office on 0330 094 5930 option 1.
Thank you to Pete Norton for the image above.
