Storm Eunice: Salford City's pitch passes preliminary inspection ahead of Crawley Town visit

By Matt Pole
Published 18th Feb 2022, 15:44 BST
Updated 19th Feb 2022, 09:40 BST
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The pitch at Salford City's Peninsula Stadium has passed a preliminary inspection ahead of today (Saturday)'s visit of Crawley Town in League Two

Match officials assessed the playing surface at 9am following the aftermath of Storm Eunice.

The officials will return at 12.30pm for one final assessment of the Ammies' pitch ahead of kick-off.

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Updates will be posted to the Reds’ website and social media channels.

Storm Eunice wreaked havoc across the country on Friday, with winds of up to 90mph buffeting the UK and the Met Office issuing an unprecedented red weather warning.

The destructive weather caused damage and disruption to football clubs across the country, and has lead to the postponement of several sporting fixtures involving Sussex teams.

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