Oxford United beat Cardiff City in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup (Image: Steve Edmunds)
OXFORD United’s fifth round FA Youth Cup clash at the Kassam Stadium has been called off due to a frozen pitch.
The U’s were due to welcome Leeds United tonight, with the winner set to face a trip to Manchester City in the quarter finals.
United though posted in a statement: “Despite the best efforts of the ground staff to get the game on, the freezing temperatures meant a pitch inspection this morning, and with the cold set to stay all day and evening, an early decision was taken to avoid Leeds having to travel.”
The club confirmed the rearranged tie will take place at the Kassam next week on February 15, kick-off at 7pm.
Tickets purchased for this evening’s game will still be valid, the U’s have confirmed.
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