We can report that despite the freezing temperatures in Derbyshire overnight, the pitch at North Street has been passed fit to play - for now.
Here we see the team of officials having a very pensive look at the surface!
The players are warming up on the pitch, but we have word that the game is not 100% certain to begin.
With no undersoil heating, it has been quite an effort to make sure the pitch has been looked after ahead of the club's big day.
Roll up, roll up for the FA Cup
Alfreton v Walsall (12:30 GMT)
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Hello and welcome to FA Cup bingo.
Non-league club at home - Tick.
Pitch issues - definitely.
A visiting league team bang out of form - absolutely.
What is not to love? Sta tuned to our live text commentary as National League North side Alfreton Town welcome League Two Walsall to begin day two of second round weekend.
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Alfreton v Walsall (12:30 GMT)
We can report that despite the freezing temperatures in Derbyshire overnight, the pitch at North Street has been passed fit to play - for now.
Here we see the team of officials having a very pensive look at the surface!
The players are warming up on the pitch, but we have word that the game is not 100% certain to begin.
With no undersoil heating, it has been quite an effort to make sure the pitch has been looked after ahead of the club's big day.
Roll up, roll up for the FA Cup
Alfreton v Walsall (12:30 GMT)
Hello and welcome to FA Cup bingo.
Non-league club at home - Tick.
Pitch issues - definitely.
A visiting league team bang out of form - absolutely.
What is not to love? Sta tuned to our live text commentary as National League North side Alfreton Town welcome League Two Walsall to begin day two of second round weekend.