PIRATES' clash with Elite League strugglers Leicester has been postponed due to an inclement weather forecast.

Poole could have furthered their play-off credentials with victory at Wimborne Road.

Pirates chief Matt Ford said: "We are led to believe from the forecast that a month's rain is due to fall in our area today with heavy showers expected this evening when we should be racing.

"We have therefore made this decision early to stop as many competitors having to travel to the UK."

A new date has yet to be arranged.

Ford was speaking to the club website.