SFA call on clubs to make early pitch inspections ahead of Scottish Cup weekend
The recent cold snap has decimated the fixture list and with no imminent improvement in the weather, many of this week's cup game are already thought to be at risk.
An SFA spokesperson told Press Association Sport that home clubs should be making decisions on the state of their pitch and the surrounding areas of the stadium as early as Wednesday.
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Hide Ad"Due to the extreme weather conditions, the Scottish FA has been proactive in encouraging early pitch inspections for all Active Nation Scottish Cup fourth round ties this weekend," the spokesperson said.
"In the interests of supporter safety and convenience, inspections will take place from tomorrow onwards and clubs have also been advised to liaise with their local authority with regard to the surrounding areas of their grounds.
"Under the Scottish FA cup competition rules, pitch inspections can be carried out no later than four hours prior to kick-off but given the weather forecast for the week ahead, it is prudent for inspections to be carried out as quickly as possible."
SCOTTISH CUP FIXTURES
Saturday 9 January
Aberdeen v Hearts
Albion v Stirling
Ayr v Brechin
Dunfermline v Stenhousemuir
Edinburgh City v Montrose
Forfar v St Johnstone
Hibernian v Irvine Meadow
Inverness CT v Motherwell
Kilmarnock v Falkirk
Livingston v Dundee
Morton v Celtic
Partick Thistle v Dundee Utd
Raith v Airdrie Utd
Ross County v Inverurie Locos
St Mirren v Alloa
Sunday 10 January
Hamilton v Rangers, 12.15