WANDERERS are confident that tonight’s FA Cup replay against Luton Town will beat the weather.

Despite snow around Bolton and the surrounding areas overnight, which is expected to continue into the afternoon, the club is pressing ahead with plans for the game.

The pitch is currently being cleared of snow with surrounding paths, roads and concourses being gritted and cleared.

Unless there is a deterioration in the weather conditions, the match will kick-off, as scheduled, at 7.45pm.

A statement read: “The club are currently closely monitoring weather forecasts ahead of tonight’s Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie against Luton Town.

“At the time of writing and taking predicted forecasts into consideration, the fixture is set to go ahead as scheduled. Grounds staff are now clearing the pitch of snow with shovels and blowers, and areas around the stadium will be gritted ahead of this evening’s match.

“Should circumstances change from the above, we will communicate this promptly.

“We look forward to welcoming supporters to the Toughsheet Community Stadium later today.

“With nearly 10,000 tickets sold for tonight’s cup clash, tickets remain on sale until kick-off.”