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Storm Bram Forces Port Vale vs Bradford City Postponement After Pitch Deemed Unplayable

Clubs will set a new date, with refunds available for supporters who cannot attend.

Overview

  • Referee Benjamin Speedie ruled Vale Park unplayable after a pre-match inspection found large areas of standing water.
  • The League One match scheduled for Tuesday night was called off as severe wind and rain moved across the UK.
  • The Met Office issued amber and yellow alerts, warning of gusts reaching 85–90mph and heightened flood risks.
  • Weather has already affected other fixtures, including Elgin City vs East Fife being postponed and Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday abandoned for a waterlogged pitch.
  • Further pitch inspections are expected across the Championship, League One and League Two as conditions continue to be assessed.