Bradford Park Avenue and Farsley beaten by weather (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Bradford Park Avenue and Farsley beaten by weather

3:29pm Sunday 18th December 2011 in Farsley By Ian Whiting

Considering the severity of the frost and snow in widespread areas, the majority of local clubs were lucky to escape postponements, but the Evo-Stik League was worst hit.

Both Bradford Park Avenue’s home game against promotion rivals Chorley and Farsley AFC’s short trip to Ossett Town for a Division One North derby were off due to frozen pitches.

It was not too damaging for either club’s play-off prospects, however.

It remains very much as you were for fifth-placed AVENUE – and indeed Chorley, who are fourth – in the Premier Division.

Leaders Chester and second-placed Northwich Victoria beat Marine (sixth) and FC United of Manchester (seventh) respectively.

That kept the two clubs still trailing Avenue – and there was also a surprise defeat for Hednesford Town, who lost 1-0 to Worksop Town but remained third.

FARSLEY are also in third spot, holding their place in Division One North despite having to sit Saturday out.

Leaders Curzon Ashton needed a late equaliser to rescue a draw against Witton Albion, so Farsley are now five points off the summit instead of four and the leaders are down to three games in hand.