Seven Women's FA Cup ties off with frozen pitches

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Brighton's match against Durham was the first to be postponed

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Seven Women's FA Cup fourth-round ties have been postponed because of frozen pitches.

The UK has recorded its coldest night of this winter, along with widespread frost, with more bitterly cold weather expected over the weekend.

Women's Super League side Brighton had originally delayed their kick-off for Saturday's tie against Championship side Durham, before eventually calling off the match.

Postponed Women's FA Cup fixtures

Saturday, 11 January

Brighton & Hove Albion v Durham

Sunday, 12 January

Arsenal v Bristol City

Blackburn Rovers v Plymouth

Crystal Palace v Sheffield United

Everton v Tottenham

Leicester City v Stoke City

West Ham v Liverpool

New dates and kick-off times will be confirmed in due course.

The draw for the fifth round takes place on Monday, 13 January at 18:30 GMT.