Blackpool say they are confident Saturday's third round FA Cup tie against Town will go ahead. As of this morning the pitch was considered playable with referee Eddie Ilderton not planning a pitch inspection.

Groundsman Stan Raby covered the surface overnight and says the pitch is currently fine: "We covered the pitch late afternoon and early evening on New Year's Eve.

"Having looked under the covers this morning, I can confirm the pitch is playable. There is a stiff area in front of the South Stand, however, given the forecast for Saturday morning, I doubt this will be a problem.

"We have spoken to the match referee, the FA and officials from Ipswich Town and we are all confident the game will take place as scheduled."

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Tractorog added 12:25 - Jan 1 Just what was needed ... some hot air!
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Oxblue added 12:47 - Jan 1 I will get the shorts and t shirt ready oh and the sun cream!!
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jas0999 added 12:49 - Jan 1 Exactly what Scunthorpe said - snow tonight and the game will be off!
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pioneer added 13:56 - Jan 1 I often have that problem too... Looking under the covers and seeing a stiff area near the 'south stand'
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nthstd added 14:42 - Jan 1 Ah well it's all part of the winter football scene is it not!
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slowerball added 15:42 - Jan 1 Pioneer - top post! The weather in the last two days has been okay - much milder with no snow, rain or sleet. Plus, both today and yesterday has been cold but with plenty of sun. The pitch isn't coming from a good starting point, given that it remained uncovered for so long... a disgraceful situation given that Fleetwood Town 10 miles north have played their home games. Charlie Adam and Brett Ormerod have both had viruses... interesting? Not that I would say that the miraculous appearance of covers coincides with the recovery of both players......

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halliday05 added 16:22 - Jan 1 oxblue, sadly mate temppertures might be -0.Still fancie a dip!
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Back_The_Boss added 17:50 - Jan 1 I hope it's on, it's going to be another boring day if it's off. COYB!
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Oxblue added 18:51 - Jan 1 Halliday O5 Temp-05 lovely for a dip!!!!!! fingers crossed the game is on COYB!!
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hollywoodginge added 02:12 - Jan 2 just got in from work and checked the bbc weather, currently -3 in blackpool and set to remain this way til 9am. just FYI.
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