Aberdeen vs Celtic Match Postponed Due to Pittodrie’s Waterlogged Pitch

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 4, 2026 11:38 AM ET

Celtic’s ambition to narrow the points gap with league leaders Hearts faced an unexpected obstacle. Their upcoming match against Aberdeen at Pittodrie has been postponed due to severe weather conditions.

Aberdeen vs Celtic Match Postponed

The postponement was announced just four hours before the scheduled kick-off. A pitch inspection conducted at 4 PM by fourth official Greg Souter concluded that the field was too waterlogged for safe play. Aberdeen’s statement emphasized the decision was made for player safety.

Weather Conditions Impacting the Match

Aberdeenshire has experienced significant rainfall recently. January 2023 marked the wettest January since 2016, with 124 millimeters of rainfall recorded—over double the average for the month.

Impact on Scottish Premiership Standings

Celtic aimed to reduce the deficit to Hearts to three points.
Hearts had a recent setback, losing 1-0 to St Mirren.
The new date for the match between Aberdeen and Celtic is yet to be confirmed.

This postponement adds to the challenges faced by Celtic in their pursuit of the Scottish Premiership title. Fans will be eagerly awaiting news on the rescheduled fixture.