Although the logistics of a fruitless trip to Devon will have been frustrating for both players and supporters, the game was set to take place at a time when confidence among the home side would have been sky-high following an excellent win in Chris Hargeaves' first game in charge.
Contrast that with the disapppointing defeat suffered by Town against York City last weekend, the ongoing uncertainty over the managerial situation and the almost daily changes to the squad with loan signings arriving at a hectic rate.
Andy King (or AN Other) now have a whole week to work the players ahead of the visit to Chesterfield on Saturday. The Spireites dropped out of the automatic promotion places after a 3-0 defeat at Southend United on Saturday and also have a midweek fixture at home to second-placed Rochdale to contend with.