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Man United U21s’ Trip to Leeds Postponed After Thorp Arch Pitch Fails Inspection

The match was called off when a morning check deemed the surface unplayable, with a new date to be confirmed.

Overview

  • The Premier League 2 fixture had been shifted from York’s LNER Stadium to LeedsThorp Arch with an earlier 13:00 GMT kickoff.
  • Persistent weather left the training-ground pitch unfit, prompting officials to postpone the game on Friday.
  • York Stadium Management Company will contact supporters who bought tickets for the original LNER Stadium staging to arrange refunds.
  • Manchester United indicated the game was not scheduled for live coverage on MUTV before the postponement.
  • Adam Lawrence’s side miss a chance to return to the top of the PL2 table and are next due to play away at Leicester City on Monday 23 February.