The big freeze put a dent to Ashton United’s hopes of continuing their recent good form on Saturday as the Evo Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division clash with Coalville Town was called off due to effects caused by the adverse weather conditions.
Although the decision was the safest and unavoidable, it would have been frustrating to some extent to joint managers Jody Banim and Will Haining, as they would have loved the opportunity to have continued the momentum built from the two recent positive results in the league.
The league business will take a break for the midweek as the cup takes centre stage now with Ashton hosting Northwich Victoria on Tuesday night.
The two sides, Ashton from the Premier Division and Northwich from Division One South, meet in the Third Round stage, and the winners of the tie will meet the winer of the Farsley Celtic/Goole clash, a match that would be played at home in the middle of February.