Harrogate Town vs Swindon Town: League Two Fixture Postponed Due to Frozen Pitch

Match Postponement Impacts League Two Schedule

The highly anticipated League Two encounter between bottom-placed Harrogate Town and promotion-chasing Swindon Town has been postponed. Swindon Town’s trip to face Harrogate Town in League Two has been postponed due to a frozen pitch at the Exercise Stadium. The match, originally scheduled for Sunday 4 January 2026 at 3:00 PM, became the latest fixture to fall victim to the harsh winter conditions affecting football across the country.

Following a pitch inspection at 12pm today, the fixture against Swindon Town scheduled for Sunday 4th January at The Exercise Stadium has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. The decision came despite Swindon Town having already begun their journey to Yorkshire that morning, with the club aware that a pitch inspection was taking place to determine if the surface would be safe for play.

League Positions and Recent Form

The postponement is particularly significant given the contrasting fortunes of both clubs this season. As of the latest results, Harrogate Town ranks 24th, managing only 17 points over 24 matches. They have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 15 losses. Meanwhile, Swindon Town sits slightly higher at 2nd place with 46 points, achieved through 14 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses in their 24 matches.

Swindon Town had been looking to maintain their excellent start to 2026. Following on from a 2-0 victory on New Year’s Day over Gillingham, Swindon had been set to try and maintain their perfect record in 2026 with an away match against bottom-of-the-table side Harrogate. For struggling Harrogate Town, this matchup is vital for Harrogate Town as they seek to escape the relegation zone.

What’s Next for Both Clubs

A new date for the match will need to be found, meaning Town will likely be heading there on a Tuesday night. The postponement may provide some relief for Swindon Town’s busy schedule, as they had been set to play their fifth match in two weeks. Attentions will now turn to Salford City in the FA Cup Third Round next weekend, as Swindon look to get through to round four for the first time since 2012. Both clubs will hope that rescheduled fixtures can be accommodated in an already congested calendar as the League Two season enters its crucial mid-season phase.