A severe winter storm has forced the postponement of numerous football fixtures across the United Kingdom this weekend, causing significant disruption to the football calendar.
Widespread Weather Warnings Cause Chaos
Storm Goretti continues to batter the UK with heavy snow and freezing temperatures, leading to dangerous conditions on and off the pitch. The Met Office has maintained amber weather warnings for most of the country on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Further ice, snow, and wintry showers are expected to hit Scotland and northern England on Sunday, exacerbating the situation.
FA Cup and League Matches Called Off
The disruption hit the FA Cup third round early, with Salford City's home tie against Swindon Town called off on Friday due to a frozen pitch. The club released a statement explaining that despite the ground staff's efforts, parts of the pitch remained unplayable. The early decision was made in consultation with the FA and Swindon Town to prevent unnecessary travel for supporters.
On Saturday morning, a series of pitch inspections led to further postponements across League One, League Two, and the National League. The situation was equally severe in Wales, where the entire JD Cymru Premier fixture list for Friday was postponed and rearranged for Tuesday evening due to the storm's impact.
Full List of Postponed Fixtures
The following matches have been officially postponed across various competitions:
FA Cup
- Salford City vs Swindon Town
League One
- Bradford City vs Rotherham
League Two
- Accrington Stanley vs Barnet
- Chesterfield vs Colchester United
- Oldham Athletic vs Notts County
National League North & South
Several games, including Leamington vs Spennymoor Town and Chippenham vs Slough Town, are off. Multiple FA Trophy ties, such as Kidderminster Harriers vs Morecambe, have also been postponed.
Scottish Football
The freezing conditions have led to call-offs in Scotland, affecting the Championship, League One, and League Two. Matches like Queen's Park vs St Johnstone and Dumbarton vs Clyde will not go ahead as planned.
Clubs and authorities are urging fans to check official websites and social media channels for the latest updates on rearranged dates and further postponements. The safety of players, staff, and travelling supporters remains the paramount concern amidst the continuing severe weather.
