The FA Cup third round is usually a highlight of the English football calendar but bad weather is wreaking havoc with the schedule this weekend.
The glamour stage of the competition got underway on Thursday, with Everton’s win over Peterborough avoiding postponement.
The Premier League club were permitted to host the League One outfit following an afternoon meeting regarding fan safety due to the snow-effected area.
However, teams around the country with worse facilities than Goodison Park have not been as fortunate in battling the cold.
In early December, Storm Darragh caused havoc for FA Cup second-round fixtures and 2025’s frosty conditions have since followed suit.
According to the Met Office, temperatures across England could drop well below freezing bringing with it snow and ice.
As a result, several lower-division clubs will be anxiously awaiting news of potential cancellations of their upcoming clashes.
Which FA Cup matches have been postponed?
So far, two third round games have been called off due to frozen pitches.
An all-League One tie between Mansfield and Wigan was due to take place on Saturday’s evening slot of games but has been postponed.
Their domestic rivals Charlton were also due to take a trip to battle Championship side Preston at 3pm but likewise won’t play.
Both fixtures have been rescheduled to take place on Tuesday, 14 January, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm.
Mansfield said in a statement: “Frost covers have been on the playing surface all week in an attempt to protect the pitch, however, with temperatures reaching as low as -7C in the early hours of this morning and not forecast to rise above freezing within the next 24 hours, an early decision has been made to postpone the game.”
Preston said: “A pitch inspection took place at Deepdale on Friday by match referee Ruebyn Ricardo and the surface was deemed unplayable.
“Despite the tireless work of the club’s grounds staff to prepare the pitch for this fixture, the sub-zero temperatures throughout the week and overnight on Thursday mean the surface remains frozen.
“With similar conditions expected again on Friday evening into Saturday morning, a decision has been made early in consideration of travel plans for supporters, and the players and staff of Charlton Athletic.”
Full list of postponed games this weekend
FA Cup
- Mansfield vs Wigan – to be played on Tuesday, 14 January
- Preston vs Charlton – to be played on Tuesday, 14 January
League One
- Northampton vs Barnsley – TBC
- Shrewsbury vs Huddersfield – TBC
League Two
- Carlisle United vs MK Dons – TBC
- Port Vale vs Barrow – TBC
National League
- AFC Fylde vs Sutton United
- Altrincham vs Wealdstone
- Barnet vs Hartlepool United
- Gateshead vs Braintree Town
- Maidenhead United vs York City
- Oldham Athletic vs Eastleigh
- Southend United vs Halifax
FA Cup third round: Fixtures and results
Thursday, January 9
- Sheffield United 0-1 Cardiff City
- Everton 2-0 Peterborough United
- Fulham 4-1 Watford
Friday, January 10
- Wycombe Wanderers vs Portsmouth, 19:45
- Aston Villa vs West Ham, 20:00 – talkSPORT, ITV
Saturday, January 11
- Bristol City vs Wolves, 12:00 – talkSPORT
- Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers, 12:00
- Birmingham City vs Lincoln City, 12:00
- Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley, 12:15 – talkSPORT, ITV
- Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers, 14:00
- Exeter City vs Oxford United, 15:00
- Reading vs Burnley, 15:00
- Norwich City vs Brighton, 15:00
- Chelsea vs Morecambe, 15:00 – talkSPORT 2
- Bournemouth vs West Brom, 15:00
- Sunderland vs Stoke City, 15:00
- Brentford vs Plymouth Argyle, 15:00
- Nottingham Forest vs Luton Town, 15:00
- Manchester City vs Salford City, 17:45 – talkSPORT, BBC
- Leeds United vs Harrogate Town, 17:45 – talkSPORT 2, BBC
- Leyton Orient vs Derby County, 18:00
- Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday, 18:00
Sunday, January 12
- Hull City vs Doncaster Rovers, 12:00
- Tamworth vs Tottenham, 12:30 – talkSPORT, ITV
- Arsenal vs Manchester United, 15:00 – talkSPORT, BBC
- Newcastle United vs Bromley, 15:00 – talkSPORT 2, BBC
- Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers, 15:00
- Crystal Palace vs Stockport County, 15:00
- Southampton vs Swansea City, 16:30 – BBC
Monday, January 13
- Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge, 19:30 – talkSPORT 2, ITV
Tuesday, January 14
- Mansfield vs Wigan, 19:45
- Preston vs Charlton, 19:45