In the context of ongoing adverse weather in Scotland, the Scottish Premiership match scheduled between Celtic and Aberdeen at Pittodrie was cancelled less than four hours prior to the kick-off, which was originally set on February 5, 2026. The postponement was prompted by heavy rainfall that had been affecting the region for an extended period, leading to a pitch inspection conducted by fourth official Greg Souter at 4 PM. During the inspection, Souter found the pitch to be unplayable, particularly an area in front of the Merkland Stand where the surface was described as 'extremely soft mud' that affected player safety. Not only did this situation result in disappointment for traveling fans, many of whom were already en route to the match, but it also prevented Celtic from potentially closing the gap on league leaders Hearts, who had lost a match the previous day. The decision to call off the game reflected concerns that players could face injuries due to slipping on the saturated surface. Aberdeen CEO Alan Burrows expressed sympathy for those who journeyed to the stadium and revealed that the club had actively sought a pitch inspection hours before the match, hoping for a more favorable outcome. Unfortunately, the continuous rainfall—highlighted as over 51 days of consecutive wet weather—made playing conditions untenable despite efforts to maintain the pitch's condition. Alongside this match, the involvement of weather-related issues also impacted another fixture that day, namely the match between Dundee and Motherwell, which was similarly postponed for a waterlogged pitch. Details regarding the rescheduling of these matches are still pending announcement as both clubs look to determine suitable dates for replaying. In the meantime, other matches that evening were still scheduled, allowing teams like Rangers to play and potentially move closer to Hearts in the standings, reflective of the competitive landscape of the Scottish Premiership.