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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
David Irvine

Dundee vs Aberdeen called off less than an hour before kick-off

The match between Dundee and Aberdeen has been called off less than an hour before kick-off.

The clubs were due to kick-off at Dens Park at 3pm this afternoon.

However, at 2.07pm Aberdeen announced the match had been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch and concerns over player safety.

Dundee confirmed the call-off minutes later, revealing a decision was made by referee David Munro based on the goalmouth area of the pitch being unplayable.

A statement confirmed: "Due to persistent heavy rain this afternoon's match against Aberdeen has been called off.

"The referee deeming that the goal mouth area of the pitch is unplayable.

"We apologise for the inconvenience caused to supporters."

The postponement comes after the match between Hibs and Ross County in Dingwall was called off this morning.

A pitch inspection was scheduled for 10am on Saturday morning where it was ruled that the fixture was unable to take place in Dingwall after heavy rain overnight in the Highlands.

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