FC United hit by freeze

Source: manchesteronline.co.uk

MORE than 2,000 FC United fans made a wasted trip to Accrington as the Rebels' Moore and Co Solicitors League clash with Great Harwood was postponed just an hour before kick-off.

Supporters had been advised to travel, but, after a brief inspection, the referee ruled the partly frozen Interlink Express Stadium pitch was unplayable.

It was nevertheless a good weekend for Karl Marginson's men, whose position at the second division summit was strengthened as their nearest challengers, Winsford, surprisingly lost at home to Blackpool Mechanics.

That allowed Padiham to go second, but FC United remain a massive 13 points clear.