SAINTS' League One clash with Huddersfield Town has been called off.

Temperatures are not expected to climb above freezing before the game was due to kick-off, meaning the snow and ice will remain in place.

As a result, the game has been called off and is to be rescheduled, possibly giving Alan Pardew's men a fixture pile-up.

In a statement, Saints said: "The cold snap which has hit the south coast over the last few days means that the pitch at St Mary's has no chance of recovery from the freezing temperatures seen after last weekend's hosting of Luton Town.

"Overnight temperatures are forecast to be well below freezing for the next few days, therefore the playing surface and the stadium's surrounding areas, which are currently treacherous in places, are unlikely to improve.

"Huddersfield Town were due to leave on Friday morning to make their journey south, so the decision was made as early as possible to avoid any unnecessary travelling by fans and players alike.

"Delaying any decision is merely putting off the inevitable."