Nelson's game at Ashton went the way of all but one of the others when it was postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Only one game survived the current cold snap, surprisingly the game at the most notherly venue, in Barrow, where Holker Old Boys were held 1-1 in something of a shock against basement side Leek C.S.O.B.

The Blues are hoping to be in action next on Tuesday evening in their re-arranged second round Marsden Trophy tie at Blackpool Mechanics.