Football games in Wales delayed due to the chaos unleashed by Storm Darragh in Britain

Storm Darragh is expected to batter much of Britain with winds reaching up to 90mph, causing widespread disruption, particularly in Wales and England.

In response, the Welsh FA has announced the postponement of all football matches scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, across the country.

A statement from the association read: “The Met Office has issued red, amber, and yellow weather warnings covering the majority of Wales due to Storm Darragh. The storm is predicted to bring dangerous winds and heavy rainfall, posing significant risks to safety and causing major disruption.

“It is unsafe to travel in such severe weather, including journeys to and from football matches. High winds increase the chance of injury, and The Met Office strongly advises staying indoors whenever possible.”

Among the affected fixtures is the Championship clash between Cardiff and Watford, originally set to take place in the Welsh capital.

Another second-tier fixture, Plymouth vs. Oxford, scheduled on the south-west coast of England, has also been called off.

In line with the Welsh FA’s decision, Newport County’s League Two clash with Carlisle has been postponed as well.

All rugby union matches across Wales have also been cancelled due to the severe weather.

Saturday’s Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park is now in jeopardy.

The Premier League clubs released a joint statement on Friday evening, urging fans to remain cautious ahead of the 12:30 GMT kick-off:

“An amber severe wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for Merseyside starting at 1 am (GMT) on Saturday, with gusts expected to reach 60-70mph. The warning is anticipated to stay in place until 6 am on Sunday.

“In light of these conditions, fans are advised to allow additional travel time and exercise extra caution.”