Cliftonville vs Glentoran Postponed; Derry City Match Rescheduled to Sunday
Storm Amy has significantly impacted the Irish football schedule, causing the postponement of two key matches in the Irish Premiership.
Match Postponements Due to Storm Amy
Both the Cliftonville vs Glentoran and Linfield vs Crusaders matches have been called off due to safety concerns. The announcement from the Northern Ireland Football League came at 17:30 BST.
Cliftonville vs Glentoran Postponed
The match between Cliftonville and leaders Glentoran, expected to be aired live on BBC iPlayer, was postponed at Glentoran’s request. Concerns arose from several team members residing in areas under an amber weather warning.
Linfield vs Crusaders Game Also Postponed
Initially cleared for play, the Linfield vs Crusaders game was also postponed. Linfield cited health and safety concerns at Windsor Park as the reason for this cancellation.
Other Matches Affected
- The Women’s Premiership match between Lisburn Ladies and Crusaders has also been called off.
- High winds prompted an amber warning across Northern Ireland.
Derry City Match Rescheduled
In another development, Derry City’s League of Ireland Premier Division encounter with Sligo Rovers has been rescheduled. The match will now take place on Sunday, October 5, at 16:00 BST. This decision was made in collaboration with local authorities and both clubs.
Further evaluations of the remaining weekend fixtures will take place on Saturday. The impact of the storm continues to challenge the scheduling of various football events in the region.
