SPFL games called off amid life-threatening flood alerts

Football games are being called off as the country faces life-threatening floods this weekend.

An amber weather warning for rain will remain in place until Sunday morning across much of central Scotland while most of the mainland – as well as Skye and the Inner Hebrides – have been issued a yellow warning.

Forecasters predict as much as three weeks’ worth of rain could fall as Scots are urged not to travel unless necessary.

Scotland

‘Only make necessary journeys’: Life-threatening flood warning amid heavy rain

Fast flowing or deep floodwater will present a danger to life, forecasters said.

The SPFL has confirmed a number of matches will be postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

Dundee’s Scottish Premiership match with Ross County has been cancelled while the Dunfermline Athletic v Arbroath match in the Championship is postponed.

Two League 2 games, including Bonnyrigg Rose v East Fife and Elgin City v Stenhousemuir, will also not go ahead this weekend.

ScotRail said most train services will face disruption on Saturday and Sunday while a number of major roads are closed due to landslides.

Scotland

Trains suspended and major roads closed as heavy rain batters Scotland

Three weeks’ worth of rain could fall across parts of the country this weekend with people urged not to travel unless necessary.

The full list of postponed SPFL games

Dundee v Ross County

Dunfermline v Arbroath

Bonnyrigg Rose v East Fife

Elgin City v Stenhousemuir

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