Barrow v Forest Green abandoned after 14 minutes due to waterlogged pitch

Summarised from Independent Sport's report · Updated 24 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

The National League fixture was abandoned in the 14th minute because the pitch was too waterlogged to play on after Storm Boelo.

The National League match between Barrow and Forest Green Rovers was abandoned in the 14th minute at Barrow-in-Furness after the pitch became unplayable. Although a lengthy pre-match inspection had been conducted, with the referee initially giving the green light to proceed, the effect of Storm Boelo and heavy rain quickly became apparent. The ball held up in puddles, making normal play impossible.

The decision to abandon came when a back pass held up in the penalty box, presenting Forest Green with a clear goalscoring opportunity. Forest Green's social media account called this incident the "deciding factor" in the abandonment. The club expressed sympathy for supporters who had travelled the four-hour journey from Forest Green's stadium to Barrow-in-Furness. Other matches were also affected by the weather: the National League South fixture between Weston-super-Mare and Billericay was suspended, and in Scotland, the League One match between Cove Rangers and East Kilbride was called off.

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• Barrow v Forest Green Rovers abandoned in 14th minute due to waterlogged pitchThe National League fixture was subject to a ‘lengthy’ pre-match pitch inspection due to Storm BoeloIndependent Sport · 24 Oct, 15:51

In this story: Barrow · Forest Green Rovers · Storm Boelo · Barrow-in-Furness · Weston-super-Mare · Billericay · Cove Rangers · East Kilbride

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