The bad weather caused problems with the fixture-lists and three of the local clubs were frustrated by postponements.

Thackley wanted to keep the pressure on leaders Tadcaster Albion in the Toolstaion Northern Counties East Premier Division. The second-placed Dennyboys were due to be at home against lowly Parkgate.

However, the Dennyfield pitch failed a morning pitch inspection following heavy overnight rain and another deluge early on Saturday.

Thackley remain second despite the postponement and Brighouse Town, who had no scheduled fixture at the weekend, stay in third. They now trail Tadcaster by five and eight points respectively but have four and six games in hand.

In the North West Counties Premier Division, Silsden were to host Congleton Town but that was also called off before lunchtime.

There was no early warning for Farsley before their Evo-Stik Division One North clash with promotion rivals Curzon Ashton.

Farsley made the journey across the Pennine peaks in bad conditions with sleet flurries and hailstorms between rain showers. They were heartened when they arrived at the ground to find a pitch that was soft but looked playable.

However, their mood turned when the match referee called the game off just an hour before kick-off after discussions with both managers.