DUNFERMLINE'S match with Inverness Caledonian Thistle this evening has been postponed.

Within the last few minutes, the club have announced that the East End Park surface has failed a pitch inspection.

Athletic announced that, at 2.45pm, a pitch inspection would take place after heavy rainfall throughout the day, and the officials carrying it out have decided that there is too much surface water for the game to be playable.

Inverness, second in the table, drew 0-0 on their previous visit to East End in September, while the Pars were 2-1 winners in November's return at the Caledonian Stadium.

Billy Dodds' team did not play on Boxing Day - as the Pars went down to a 3-0 loss to Arbroath - against Partick Thistle due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad.

They were, however, clear to play this evening, only for the weather to defeat them.

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

Dunfermline's next match is on Sunday - their first of 2022 - at derby rivals Raith Rovers.

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