THE Airtricity League First Division match between Wexford FC and Longford Town has been postponed.
Following torrential rain in the area on Thursday night and Friday morning, the playing surface was deemed unplayable.
In a statement on Friday afternoon, the League of Ireland confirmed that the match, scheduled for this evening, had been called off.
It said: “Following a pitch inspection at Ferrycarrig Park amid heavy rainfall in the area, tonight’s SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division fixture between Wexford and Longford Town has been postponed.
“We will issue a new date for the fixture in due course.”
Wexford FC followed this up with a short social media statement of its own.
It read: “We regret to confirm that tonight’s game has been postponed due to the heavy rainfall last night and this morning.
“Ticket purchasers will be contacted via email”
It is not the only First Division fixture that is under threat from the conditions.
UCD are due to host Bray Wanderers at the UCD Bowl on Friday night, with the home side having lost their first game and the visitors having won theirs.
A pitch inspection took place on Friday afternoon at 2:15pm.
Following the inspection, the League of Ireland confirmed that a second inspection will take place at 5:30pm, after which a final decision will be made.
As well as five games in the First Division, there will be four fixtures in the Premier Division.
Shamrock Rovers, as a result of their elimination from the Europa Conference League on Thursday night, will not be in action.
Instead, the pick of the matches will see Derry City welcome Bohemians to the Brandwell.
The Gypsies will be in buoyant mood going in, having beaten Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium last Sunday.
Elsewhere, Drogheda United will host Sligo Rovers, while champions Shelbourne travel to the RSC to face Waterford.
And finally, Stephen Kenny‘s St Patrick’s Athletic travel to face Galway United.
That game will be shown live on Virgin Media.
Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is at 7:45pm.
