Ince Rose Bridge's Challenge Cup tie postponed with another tie selected for TV coverage
Ince Rose Bridge’s first-round Challenge Cup tie away at Rochdale Mayfield has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
The tie was scheduled to take place on Saturday (January 10), but it has now been postponed following a period of bad weather this week, meaning the game will no longer be televised.
The fixture will now be played next Saturday, January 17, at Rochdale.
As a result of the postponed, the BBC will now air Thatto Heath Crusaders against Seaton Rangers, which will be broadcast live at 2pm on BBC iPlayer.
Ince Rose Bridge posted on Facebook: “Unfortunately, we’ve been informed that our Challenge Cup first round clash against Rochdale Mayfield has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
"The fixture will now be played next Saturday, 17th January.
"Anyone who has already paid for a place on the coaches will be carried over to the new date. If you require a refund, please get in touch.
"Everything arranged will be put back until next week.
"An extra week’s preparation for the lads, they’ll be ready, raring, and good to go come the 17th.”
Ince’s trip to Rochdale is not the only first-round tie postponed so far. Telford Raiders v London Chargers and Kings Cross Park v West Hull have also been postponed.