The opening day of the Foster's Lancashire League season has been hit with the weather and five games cancelled.

Defending champions Lowerhouse were due at Bacup, but that game was called off this morning due to a waterlogged Lanehead, while Haslingden's clash with Burnley at Bentgate is also off.

Rawtenstall's trip to Church is off and Ramsbottom's clash with Todmorden is also a casualty.

A major mopping-up operation was carried out at Nelson before the Seedhillites and Rishton had to cede to the weather.

Accrington's game with East Lancsshire goes ahead as a 26-over affair, while Colne are playing Rishton at The Horsfield.

Abandoned games will be replayed on May 12.

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