The FA Cup third round is usually a highlight of the English football calendar but bad weather is wreaking havoc with the schedule.
The glamour stage of the competition got underway on Thursday, with Everton’s win over Peterborough avoiding postponement.
Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United was almost postponedAFPThe Premier League club were permitted to host the League One outfit following an afternoon meeting regarding fan safety due to the snow-effected area.
However, teams around the country with worse facilities than Goodison Park have not been as fortunate in battling the cold.
In early December, Storm Darragh caused havoc for FA Cup second-round fixtures and 2025’s frosty conditions have since followed suit.
According to the Met Office, temperatures across England could drop well below freezing bringing with it snow and ice.
As a result, several lower-division clubs will be anxiously awaiting news of potential cancellations of their upcoming clashes.
Which FA Cup matches have been postponed?
So far, two third round games have been called off due to frozen pitches.
An all-League One tie between Mansfield and Wigan was due to take place on Saturday’s evening slot of games but has been postponed.
Their domestic rivals Charlton were also due to take a trip to battle Championship side Preston at 3pm but likewise won’t play.
Both fixtures have been rescheduled to take place on Tuesday, 14 January, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm.
Mansfield said in a statement: “Frost covers have been on the playing surface all week in an attempt to protect the pitch, however, with temperatures reaching as low as -7C in the early hours of this morning and not forecast to rise above freezing within the next 24 hours, an early decision has been made to postpone the game.”
Temperatures are expected to reach -10 C this weekend in some parts of the UKGetty Leeds United’s Elland Road was covered in snow last weekendGettyPreston said: “A pitch inspection took place at Deepdale on Friday by match referee Ruebyn Ricardo and the surface was deemed unplayable.
“Despite the tireless work of the club’s grounds staff to prepare the pitch for this fixture, the sub-zero temperatures throughout the week and overnight on Thursday mean the surface remains frozen.
“With similar conditions expected again on Friday evening into Saturday morning, a decision has been made early in consideration of travel plans for supporters, and the players and staff of Charlton Athletic.”
Full list of postponed games this weekend
FA Cup
Mansfield vs Wigan – to be played on Tuesday, 14 January Preston vs Charlton – to be played on Tuesday, 14 JanuaryLeague One
Northampton vs Barnsley Shrewsbury vs Huddersfield Blackpool vs CambridgeLeague Two
Carlisle United vs MK Dons Port Vale vs Barrow Gillingham vs FleetwoodNational League
AFC Fylde vs Sutton United Altrincham vs Wealdstone Barnet vs Hartlepool United Gateshead vs Braintree Town Maidenhead United vs York City Oldham Athletic vs Eastleigh Southend United vs Halifax Amber weather warnings have been issued by the Met OfficeGettyFA Cup third round: Fixtures and results
Thursday, January 9
Sheffield United 0-1 Cardiff City Everton 2-0 Peterborough United Fulham 4-1 WatfordFriday, January 10
Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 Portsmouth Aston Villa 2-1 West HamSaturday, January 11
Bristol City vs Wolves, 12:00 – talkSPORT Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers, 12:00 Birmingham City vs Lincoln City, 12:00 Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley, 12:15 – talkSPORT, ITV Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers, 14:00 Exeter City vs Oxford United, 15:00 Reading vs Burnley, 15:00 Norwich City vs Brighton, 15:00 Chelsea vs Morecambe, 15:00 – talkSPORT 2 Bournemouth vs West Brom, 15:00 Sunderland vs Stoke City, 15:00 Brentford vs Plymouth Argyle, 15:00 Nottingham Forest vs Luton Town, 15:00 Manchester City vs Salford City, 17:45 – talkSPORT, BBC Leeds United vs Harrogate Town, 17:45 – talkSPORT 2, BBC Leyton Orient vs Derby County, 18:00 Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday, 18:00Sunday, January 12
Hull City vs Doncaster Rovers, 12:00 Tamworth vs Tottenham, 12:30 – talkSPORT, ITV Arsenal vs Manchester United, 15:00 – talkSPORT, BBC Newcastle United vs Bromley, 15:00 – talkSPORT 2, BBC Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers, 15:00 Crystal Palace vs Stockport County, 15:00 Southampton vs Swansea City, 16:30 – BBCMonday, January 13
Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge, 19:30 – talkSPORT 2, ITVTuesday, January 14
Mansfield vs Wigan, 19:45 Preston vs Charlton, 19:45 Read More Details
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