Plymouth Argyle P-P Grimsby Town

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Damaged Plymouth Argyle roofImage source, Matt Dean/BBC Humberside
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Part of the roof above the Barn Park End that houses away supporters was affected by the wind

Saturday's League Two game between Plymouth Argyle and Grimsby Town has been postponed because of "significant damage" to the roof of Home Park caused by "severe winds" overnight.

The match was called off less than three hours prior to kick-off, with Grimsby fans facing a 680-mile round trip to get to the game in Devon.

Plymouth said they were left with "no option" but to postpone the contest.

No details have yet been released regarding the rearranged fixture.

"The continuing weather conditions, with winds gusting to gale-force at times, has made it impossible to safely access the roof to make repairs," said a Plymouth Argyle statement.

"With supporters' safety of paramount concern, and following consultation with the police and safety experts, we have been advised that we are not allowed to open the stadium."

It is the second successive Grimsby match to be postponed, after their game at home to Cheltenham Town last Saturday was called off because of a waterlogged pitch.

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