Hartlepool's third division clash with Carlisle at Brunton Park has been postponed.

After a 9.30 inspection this morning, the pitch was deemed unplayable after heavy overnight rain.

Pools boss Chris Turner told the clubs official website: "It's done us no favours at all. We have a difficult enough programme coming up as it is, and this adds another Tuesday night game to the list.

"We've only got 21 players in the squad and if we pick up a couple of injuries and the odd suspension we could be struggling. We could drop a few places down the table because the game is off - games in hand aren't really a help, I'd rather have had the chance of winning the three points."

No new date has yet to be arranged for the fixture.

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