League Two playoff game between York City and Fleetwood Town delayed due to rain

The League Two playoff semi-final first leg between York City and Fleetwood Town will not kick off until 8pm, it has been announced.

Referee Carl Boyeson is reported to have said that concerns over player safety at Bootham Crescent prompted him to make the decision.

Heavy rain has been falling throughout the day in York, with the pitch appearing affected by the downpour, and subsequent reports have claimed that the chances of the game going ahead are "not too good".

White lines washing away by the Cod Army dugout pic.twitter.com/YC6ucivRLV

— Fleetwood Town FC (@ftfc) May 10, 2014

Ref says chances of game going ahead "not looking too good" #ycfc

— JJ (@Jaytwo86) May 10, 2014

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