Alfreton's grounds staff and volunteers had been working hard this morning to ensure the fixture went ahead, with players having completed their warm-ups ...
The Scottish lower leagues, National League and horse racing were also affected.
Walsall's FA Cup trip to Alfreton Town has been called off just ten minutes before kick off - due to a frozen pitch.
Fans were gathered at the stadium to watch the game but the pitch was deemed unplayable. | ITV News Central.
Alfreton Town have been forced to postpone their televised FA Cup second tie with League One side Walsall minutes before kick-off.
ALFRETON TOWN'S FA Cup clash with Walsall has been called off just six minutes before kick-off.The match was set to air on BBC One but a frozen pitch.
Sixth-tier Alfreton Town were due to host League Two side Walsall live on the BBC in the FA Cup second round but the match was postponed a matter of minutes ...
Non-league Alfreton Town's FA Cup second-round tie with Walsall is called off due to a frozen pitch just minutes before kick-off.
We can confirm that the Saddlers will head to Alfreton Town on Tuesday 5th December, 7.45pm, in the Emirates FA Cup.