The highly anticipated Aberdeen versus Celtic match has been postponed just hours before kickoff. Prolonged heavy rain in Aberdeenshire left the Pittodrie pitch unplayable. Fourth official Greg Souter made the call after a pitch inspection revealed a waterlogged surface, particularly in the penalty area, citing player safety concerns as the primary reason for the cancellation.

This postponement is a blow to Celtic, who were aiming to close the gap on Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership. A win would have brought them within three points of the league leaders. The conditions in January were exceptionally wet, with the region experiencing its wettest January since 2016, more than doubling the average rainfall.

The rearranged date for the fixture has yet to be announced. This postponement also mirrors a similar situation at Dens Park, where the Dundee versus Motherwell match was also called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Such weather-related disruptions are not uncommon in Scottish football during the winter months.

With both games off, the Premiership standings remain unchanged for now. Fans will be eager for the rescheduled dates to be announced so they can continue to follow their teams. The weather's impact on the schedule will be a factor throughout the season.