Minus temperatures have postponed Crewe Alexandra's upcoming match with a frozen pitch - following an early inspection from an EFL referee.

Crewe Alexandra were due to play League Two leaders, Leyton Orient, in a 1pm kick-off on Saturday (December 10).

Temperatures in Crewe reached minus four last night (December 8).

A decision was made to check the Alex pitch early following a frosty week.

At 9:30am today (December 9), a preliminary pitch inspection was carried out by an EFL-appointed referee (Crewe Alex).

At 9:30am today (December 9), a preliminary pitch inspection was carried out by an EFL-appointed referee.

Following a number of checks, the referee deemed Crewe's pitch 'unplayable.'

This morning, Crewe Alexandra confirmed the upcoming League Two fixture's postponement.

A statement read: "Our Sky Bet League Two fixture with Leyton Orient has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

"After conducting a pitch inspection this morning, an EFL-appointed referee has deemed the pitch unplayable.

Following a number of checks, the EFL referee deemed Crewe's pitch 'unplayable.' (Crewe Alex).

"A new date will be announced in due course."

Crewe Alexandra are next scheduled to play away to Walsall on Saturday (December 17).

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