A match in the fifth tier of English football was abandoned after just 14 minutes because of adverse weather conditions. Barrow were hosting Forest Green Rovers in the National League, with the hosts pushing for a play-off spot in the league table. However, the game was brought to an abrupt halt when referee Stuart Morland made the decision to call it off. That's because the pitch became waterlogged due to Storm Boelo.

The side from the North West of England were quick to release a statement. They posted on their website: "Barrow AFC can confirm that this afternoon's Enterprise National League fixture against Forest Green Rovers was abandoned in the 14th minute due to adverse weather conditions at the Furness Building Society Stadium.

"The match referee conducted hourly pre-match pitch inspections and deemed the playing surface suitable for the fixture to begin. However, with conditions deteriorating following kick-off, the referee subsequently made the decision to abandon the match.

"The club made every possible effort to ensure the fixture could go ahead, with our ground staff working tirelessly to prepare the pitch and give the game the best possible chance of being played."

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Adding: "We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to our ground staff for their considerable efforts, alongside the supporters of both clubs who braved the conditions to attend this afternoon's fixture. The Bluebirds had made a great start to the contest, taking the lead after just 15 seconds. However, despite Barrow leading 1-0 at the time of the abandonment, the fixture will now need to be replayed in its entirety, starting again at 0-0.

"A new date for the rearranged fixture, alongside all relevant match and ticketing information, will be communicated in due course. We thank all supporters for their understanding in what have been exceptional and unavoidable circumstances."

The pitch had got so bad that water was starting to hold up passes. Barrow had taken the lead prior to the abandonment, with Isaac Marriott putting the home side in front after just two minutes.

It's a 150-mile journey from Nailsworth, which is where Forest Green play, and Barrow. After the abandonment, the Forest Green X account posted: "We understand this is very frustrating for the FGR supporters who have travelled to Barrow today. We wish you all safe travels back home."

Barrow remain 10th in the league table, and will play Halifax Town on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Forest Green are down in 17th, with just four wins from the opening 12 matches this season.