Yesss, the match did go ahead, even with heavy rain after the previous night's rain on the pitch.
The match should go on. After 2 days of hard slog, wheelbarrowing the snow from the pitch. A hand full of fans, academy lads, plus members of the club, not forgetting the team manager Jason Bristow and Ray Bulpitt, the groundsman and his helpers deserve all the credit. On Wednesday morning, 23rd the pitch had 50mm, 2 inches of snow covering it from the previous weekend of snowfall.
A thrilling match, with Farborough being 1-0 up at half time, and basingstoke scoring an amazing 6 goals in under 20 minutes. Basingstoke won this game 6-2 after 90 minutes.
This match was lucky to be played at all. Credit to both teams, playing in these conditionns. Final score Farnborough 2 - 1 Basingstoke