EFL clash postponed after pitch inspection as officials choose ‘to avoid supporters making unnecessary journeys’

THE League Two clash between Barrow and Gillingham has been called off after the pitch was deemed to be unfit to play on.

Barrow were due to take on Gillingham on Saturday at 3pm.

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Barrow’s League Two match against Gillingham has been postponed[/caption]

However, following a pitch inspection the game has now been postponed.

The club said the decision had also been made with fans in mind.

A statement from Barrow said: “Having conducted a pitch inspection at the SO Legal Stadium earlier this afternoon, the pitch has been deemed unplayable in its current state.

“To avoid supporters making unnecessary journeys, the decision was made to postpone tomorrow’s game.

“A rearranged date for the fixture, and ticket information for that match will be released in due course.”

The trip from Gillingham to Barrow-in-Furness, where the Bluebirds are located, covers a distance of roughly 325 miles.

The estimated driving time for the trip is a whopping five and a half hours.

Barrow and Gillingham are competing for a play-off spots in England’s fourth tier.

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The home side currently sit in third place, five points off league leaders Stockport.

Meanwhile, the Gills sit in 7th, six points behind Barrow.

FA Cup and lower league games were postponed last week due to the freezing cold weather.