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FA Cup: Oldham v Bournemouth tie switched to Vitality Stadium because of frozen pitch

The FA Cup third round tie between Oldham Athletic and Bournemouth has been switched to the Championship club's Vitality Stadium.

Oldham's Boundary Park pitch is frozen and the surface is unlikely to improve before Saturday afternoon.

A switch in venue was sanctioned by the Football Association due to ongoing adverse weather and to ensure the fixture can go ahead as scheduled.

The tie will be settled on the day with extra time and penalties if required.

Bournemouth are currently third in the Championship while Oldham sit 14th in League Two.

Bournemouth striker Sam Surridge told BBC Radio Solent:

"I love the FA Cup.