LEYTON ORIENT’s FA Cup third-round clash with Derby County has been postponed just hours before kick-off.
The League One side announced the pitch at Brisbane Road was unplayable ahead of this evening’s tie.
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Orient updated fans throughout the morning on efforts to get the game on, despite freezing temperatures overnight in the capital.
The current cold snap brought temperatures crashing down to -7 degrees Celcius.
A statement from the club read: “Today’s Emirates FA Cup third-round tie against Derby County at Gaughan Group Stadium has been postponed, following a pitch inspection.
“The match will now be contested in E10 on Tuesday 14thJanuary (KO 7.45pm GMT).
“The O’s Vertu Trophy match against Stevenage has been moved.”
The game joins a raft of EFL and FA Cup games cancelled due to the recent freezing weather.
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