Arbroath trip to Ayr United postponed over frozen pitch

The Lichties' clash with the Honest Men fell victim to the freezing conditions on Friday afternoon.

By Sean Hamilton

December 1 2023, 5:33pm

Ayr United's Somerset Park failed a pitch inspection ahead of Arbroath's visit. Image: SNS

Arbroath’s Championship clash with Ayr United has been postponed after Somerset Park failed a pitch inspection.

The freezing conditions of the last 48 hours have taken their toll at the home of the Honest Men, where the playing surface was found to be unplayable on Friday afternoon.

With further cold weather forecast overnight into Saturday, the decision was taken to postpone Arbroath’s visit.

Ayr United vs Arbroath – Match Postponed

Following a pitch inspection at Somerset Park, tomorrow's match against Ayr United has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course. pic.twitter.com/HOVJtsyNaj

— Arbroath FC (@ArbroathFC) December 1, 2023

The Licthies, who are still on the hunt for a new manager after Dick Campbell’s resignation, told fans: “Following a pitch inspection at Somerset Park, tomorrow’s match against Ayr United has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

“Tickets purchased will be valid for the rescheduled fixture.

“A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course.”

Arbroath are next in action on Saturday, December 9, when Greenock Morton are the visitors to Gayfield.