SNOW UPDATE: Local sporting fixtures badly hit by freezing conditions

Billingshurst's pitch at Jubilee Fields was under a light dusting of snow this afternoon.

Snow and freezing temperatures have led to a large number of sporting postponements over the weekend as a result of unfit pitches and safety concerns.

With more snow forecast for the south-east it looks like plenty of the weekend’s fixtures will fall by the wayside.

Not only are there concerns that pitches will be unplayable, but worries over travel safety for players, officials and supporters.

Football wise, among those who made an early decision were Horsham, who gave up hope on Friday morning of hosting lowly Ashford Town in the Bostik League South Division.

A club statement read: “Although the pitch itself is reportedly playable, concerns over travel difficulties for our opponents and match officials as well as our own players, supporters and officials, has prompted an early decision to be made.

“Details of the rearranged date will be announced as soon as it is known.

“Sadly, tonight’s U16s Arun & Chichester League Invitation Cup final between Horsham and Bognor Regis has also fallen victim to the weather, with Arundel’s Mill Road pitch frozen.”