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Referee James Oldham took the decision after a "lengthy" inspection of the pitch, Blackpool said in a statement.

The forecast is also predicting further rain to continue throughout the evening.

"Ground staff have worked hard throughout the day to get the game on at Bloomfield Road," the club added.

A new date for the fixture will be arranged in due course.

Explaining his decision to postpone the game, Oldham said: “I have been here for about 45 minutes or so now and the pitch is not improving and neither is the weather forecast.

“From just rolling the ball in the key action areas, it isn’t bouncing or travelling very well, particularly in both goalmouths.

"That’s behind the decision to postpone the game.”

The Seasiders are next in action on Saturday, when they take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

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