Ross County’s Premiership fixture against Hibernian has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The Staggies had been due to face the Edinburgh outfit in their final fixture before Christmas, however the Victoria Park surface did not pass a 10am pitch inspection on Saturday morning.
❌ GAME OFF
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⚽️ @RossCounty v @HibernianFC
▪️Postponed – waterlogged pitch
— spflnews (@spflnews) December 23, 2023
It is the fourth time this season County have faced a Saturday morning call-off, with the Staggies still to play their rearranged fixture away to Livingston from earlier this month.
Derek Adams’ side will now turn their attention to Wednesday’s match against Rangers at Ibrox.
Cove Rangers’ League One match against Edinburgh City has been given the go-ahead provided snow is cleared off the Balmoral Stadium surface in time for kick-off.
The Aberdeen outfit are appealing for volunteers to help with efforts to clear the pitch.
🚨 Further to the below, the match officials are happy for the game to go ahead should we be able to clear the pitch sufficiently
Anyone who can provide a helping hand with a snow shovel will be provided free entry to today’s match 🤝 https://t.co/S5gxDkA2Gm
— Cove Rangers FC (@CoveRangersFC) December 23, 2023
Five further Highland League matches have also been called off.
Buckie Thistle’s match against Fraserburgh has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
❌️❌️❌️ MATCH OFF ❌️❌️❌️
Today's @LeagueHighland match between @BuckieThistle and @FraserburghFC has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. pic.twitter.com/U4zU4CAena
— Buckie Thistle FC (@BuckieThistle) December 23, 2023
Formartine United against Lossiemouth, Keith’s match against Turriff United and Huntly’s home game against Strathspey Thistle have also fallen foul of the weather.
Inverurie Locos’ match against Forres Mechanics has also been postponed after Harlaw Park failed a pitch inspection.
It follows the postponement of Brora Rangers’ game against Brechin City on Friday night.
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