Wigan's home Premier League meeting with Bolton at the DW Stadium on Monday night has been postponed.
Sub-zero temperatures hit Premier League clash with Bolton
Wigan's home Premier League meeting with Bolton at the DW Stadium on Monday night has been postponed.
The game has been called off after a health and safety risk assessment on Monday with roads and car parks around the ground frozen.
The pitch at the DW Stadium was playable, but concerns over the safety of supporters and stewards meant that the fixture could not go ahead.
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall have hit much of the UK in recent days with forecasters predicting further disruption.
"Wigan Athletic have announced that tonight's Barclays Premier League match against Bolton Wanderers has reluctantly been postponed, following consultation with the police and the club's safety team," a statement on the club's official website read.
Not safe
"Following a thorough inspection, it was felt that the areas around the stadium, despite the best efforts of Wigan Athletic and Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, are deemed not safe for the public.
"The Police and Met Office have issued severe weather warnings for the rest of the day, and are advising essential journeys only should be carried out. The club is duty bound to abide by this advice.
"The club wishes to apologise to all its supporters, and to the supporters of Bolton Wanderers, but their safety is of paramount importance.
"The club stress that every effort has been made to ensure the game could go ahead.
"The DW Stadium pitch and the stadium itself are in perfect condition, after the ground staff and stadium staff worked throughout the weekend, with the undersoil heating being switched on for the last 48 hours and the pitch being covered to protect against the snow and ice.
"The club and Wigan Metro also undertook extensive gritting on the roads directly around the stadium, much of this at the club's own expense. However, these areas are actually equally as precarious as the untreated areas, due to the freezing conditions last night and into today.
"All tickets will be valid for the rearranged date, when an announcement is made. However, refunds are also available, via the ticket office."
