EFL clash called off just hours before kick-off as torrential rain wreaks havoc on pitch

COLCHESTER UNITED’S clash with Doncaster Rovers has been postponed following a pitch inspection.

The League Two game has been called off with the “surface unplayable” after torrential rain wreaked havoc on the pitch.

Following talks with the EFL and PGMOL, the decision was made with a rescheduled date to be thrashed out.

A statement read: “Colchester United’s clash against Doncaster Rovers has been postponed.

“A local official carried out a pitch inspection early on Tuesday morning and decided that the surface was unplayable, with little chance of improvement given the forecast of heavy rain throughout the day.

“Following discussions with the EFL and PGMOL, the decision was made to call the game off.

“Further details regarding the rearranged fixture will be communicated to supporters in due course. 

“All tickets for the fixture will be valid for the rearranged game (when announced), but if you can’t make it to the new date, there are three options available and they will show on your account in due course.”

The Met Office said Brits would likely wake to a generally wet and breezy morning – with outbreaks of downpours.

But it said the mercury would likely climb to the low-to-mid teens in parts of the north later this week, and upper teens in southern areas.

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It said London would likely enjoy 13C tomorrow, before climbing to 16C on Thursday and Friday, and hitting 17C on Wednesday.

The Met said Edinburgh is set to see 11C for the next three days, before climbing to 14C on Friday.

It’s a stark contrast to last week, when snow blanketed parts of the UK.