CLUB STATEMENT: Prescot Cables fixture

Following the postponement of today’s game with Prescot Cables, Matlock Town FC wish to apologise to the players, officials and supporters of both clubs for any confusion and inconvenience caused by the day’s events.

Based on how our pitch had thawed out after freezing temperatures over the last two or three days, we were very confident that a similar thaw would occur today and with that in mind, were keen to leave any decision as to whether the match would go ahead to the match referee.

Unfortunately, conditions didn’t improve as we had hoped and expected them to, and although it was touch and go, the referee ultimately postponed the game upon his arrival.

As with any match, we were extremely keen to get the game played so that football could be enjoyed by the clubs, fans and players. We hope you can all understand the good intent to keep today’s game on.

Matlock Town understand the inconvenience caused to Prescot Cables FC and their supporters. To that end, Matlock Town FC will be paying for Prescot’s travel costs incurred today, but will also pay for a supporters coach to transport Prescot fans to the rearranged match, as well as offer free entry to the game for the visiting fans who travel on the coach.

Additionally, all fresh food supplied for today’s game was instead distributed to local homeless charities.

*Any fans who purchased tickets for today's game in advance can use their tickets for the rearranged game, or request a refund by e-mailing tickets@matlocktownfc.co.uk.