Airdrie forced to call off again

TONIGHT'S Scottish Cup fourth-round match between Airdrie United and Kilmarnock has been postponed.

Heavy rain yesterday was followed by a freezing night, leaving the Excelsior Stadium pitch unplayable.

Airdrie announced the game would have to be rescheduled following an inspection at 9.30am this morning and it will now go ahead next Monday, January 28, at 7.45pm.

The clash has now been postponed twice. The game had been due to take place on Saturday, January 12 but a frozen pitch meant it was called off shortly after midday on that occasion.

The winners of the tie are due to face Celtic in the fifth round on February 2, however in the event of a draw between Airdrie and Kilmarnock next week, the clash with the cup holders may have to be put back to a later date to allow a fourth-round replay to go ahead.

However, tonight's rescheduled clash between Partick and Dunfermline got the green light this morning after Firhill passed a pitch inspection.