Prestwich Heys has issued an apology after failing to attend Sunday’s rearranged fixture against FC Isle of Man at The Bowl.
The original match was abandoned on Saturday evening due to Storm Dave, with the visitors leading 1-0. The league rescheduled the tie for 10am the following day.
However, the Greater Manchester club did not appear for the morning kick-off.
In a statement released following the postponement, Prestwich Heys explained the decision was made the previous evening.
Injuries
The club cited injuries suffered during Saturday’s match, which “significantly reduced the available squad.”
Due to travel constraints, the club said it was “not possible to bring in suitable replacement players in time for the fixture”.
Prestwich Heys added that there were “genuine concerns regarding player welfare, as well as the risk of missing our scheduled return flight”.
The club concluded: “We apologise to FC Isle of Man, the league, and supporters for any inconvenience caused.”
The NWCFL is expected to meet this week to determine the fate of the fixture.