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Aberdeen FC's Scottish Premiership match against Celtic has been postponed due to heavy rain. The match was called off by fourth official Greg Souter, who deemed the pitch unfit for play.
What happened?
The decision to postpone the match was made after an inspection of the pitch, which was found to be waterlogged. Aberdeen announced the postponement on their website, citing player safety as the reason.
Why it matters for Aberdeen FC
The postponement means that Celtic miss the chance to move within three points of league leaders Hearts. Hearts lost 1-0 away to St Mirren yesterday, and Celtic would have closed the gap with a win.
What comes next?
The match will be rearranged, with details to be announced in due course. Aberdeen's next match is yet to be scheduled, while Celtic face Livingston at home on Wednesday, 11 February.
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Hearts | |
| Celtic | |
| Aberdeen FC |
The postponement also affects the schedule for the Scottish Cup fixtures, which will take place this weekend. Rangers could move within three points of Hearts as they take on Kilmarnock at Ibrox before the break.
