While Storm Darragh disrupts football fixtures across the UK, Manchester United’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford is still set to proceed as planned.
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Despite the adverse weather conditions, the club is closely monitoring the situation with local authorities to ensure the safety of all attendees.
The storm has already forced the postponement of the Merseyside derby and several lower-league fixtures, raising concerns among fans and officials alike.
Match Status Amid Disruptions
Manchester United’s much-anticipated game against Nottingham Forest remains on track for Saturday evening, despite the widespread chaos caused by Storm Darragh. Scheduled for a 5:30 pm kick-off, the fixture at Old Trafford has not yet been affected by the severe weather conditions that have led to cancellations elsewhere.
In an official statement, Manchester United confirmed, “Today’s Premier League fixture at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is scheduled to go ahead as planned. The club will continue to consult the relevant authorities throughout the day and will update supporters immediately if anything changes.”
The club also addressed concerns regarding travel disruptions caused by the storm, ensuring fans that this match will not count towards the minimum number of games season tickets must cover.
Other Fixtures Affected by the Storm
Storm Darragh has wreaked havoc across the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings of significant disruptions, particularly in South West England and Wales.
Closer to Manchester, the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, a historic match at Goodison Park, was postponed earlier in the day due to safety concerns.
Everton released a statement citing strong wind gusts and an amber severe wind warning as reasons for the cancellation, emphasizing the safety of fans, staff, and players. The decision was made after consultations with the Safety Advisory Group and local authorities.
The storm’s impact has extended to several lower-league matches across the Championship, League One, and League Two, with six games called off. However, Manchester United and local authorities remain optimistic about the safe continuation of the game against Nottingham Forest
