Which football matches were canceled because of Storm Darragh?

This Saturday, there will unfortunately be no football at the Cardiff City Stadium due to severe weather warnings issued for Storm Darragh. This has caused many sporting events to be postponed in order to ensure the safety of players and spectators. The worst affected areas of the UK are South West England and Wales, with the Met Office issuing a red warning for wind and predicting significant disruption.

While the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton is still scheduled to take place, there have been concerns raised about its potential postponement. Both clubs have issued a joint statement advising fans to allow extra time for travel and to stay alert for any further weather warnings. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for severe wind in Merseyside, with gusts of 60-70mph expected until Sunday morning.

Aside from the potential postponement of the Merseyside derby, there have already been several sporting events cancelled. In the Premier League, Cardiff's match against Watford and Newport's match against Carlisle will not be taking place. In the Championship, Plymouth's game against Oxford has also been postponed. The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that all games in the country will be off on Saturday.

In addition to football, other sports have also been affected by the severe weather. Horse racing events at Aintree and Chepstow have been cancelled after morning inspections. According to Aintree's joint-clerk of the course, Jon Pullin, the decision was made due to concerns about the safety of people and horses. The Welsh Rugby Union has also called off all matches at all age levels in Wales on Saturday.

It's unfortunate that the weather has caused such disruptions in the sporting world, but safety is the top priority in these situations. We can only hope that the weather will improve soon and that these events can be rescheduled for a later date. In the meantime, it's important for everyone to stay alert and follow any travel and weather advisories in their area.

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