Storm Darragh Halts Welsh Football: All Saturday Matches Postponed
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has slammed the brakes on all football matches scheduled for Saturday, 7 December. The move comes after urgent warnings from The Met Office about the savage Storm Darragh tearing across Wales.
Severe Weather Warnings Put Safety First
The Met Office has slapped Red, Amber, and Yellow warnings on most of Wales ahead of Storm Darragh. Furious winds and relentless rain threaten life and limb, forcing officials to cancel games for public safety.
“Travel is strongly discouraged. Everyone should stay indoors to avoid injury,” urged authorities. “The storm’s brutal winds and heavy downpours make it impossible to hold safe sporting events.”
Big Fixtures Scrapped Across All Leagues
The cancellations sweep through the Welsh football pyramid, dragging down key fixtures in the JD Cymru South, Premier, and North leagues:
JD Cymru South Postponed Matches:
- Caerau Ely vs Pontypridd United
- Llanelli Town vs Trethomas Bluebirds
- Carmarthen Town vs Taffs Well
- Llantwit Major vs Penrhiwceiber Rangers
- Ammanford vs Afan Lido
- Cambrian United vs Baglan Dragons
JD Cymru Premier Postponed Matches:
- Aberystwyth Town vs Caernarfon Town
- Cardiff Met vs Flint Town United
- Penybont vs Connah’s Quay Nomads
- The New Saints vs Newtown
- Bala Town vs Barry Town United
JD Cymru North Postponed Matches:
- Airbus UK Broughton vs Caersws
- Flint Mountain vs Guilsfield
- Llay Miners Welfare vs Bangor 1876
- Penrhyncoch vs Buckley Town
Clubs Urged to Batten Down the Hatches
Clubs have been told to secure any loose equipment—bins, furniture, goalposts, fencing—around their grounds if it can be done safely before the storm hits.
FAW Promises New Dates Soon
The FAW pledges to announce rescheduled fixtures in the coming weeks. Supporters are urged to keep an eye on official club channels and FAW updates. Above all, stay safe and heed the weather warnings.
