A football clash between Cliftonville and Glentoran FC in NIFL Premiership 2025 was called off on Friday evening, October 3, due to the adverse weather conditions amid cyclonic storm 'Storm Amy'. According to reports, the game has been postponed after a request from Glentoran, who have several players travelled to the game from areas that are under an amber weather warning.
According to the UK Met Office forecast, strong winds and heavy rainfall are expected to sweep across the UK. Several roads, including Shore Road is currently shut for vehicular traffic from the Mill Road to Longwood Road due to flooding within the area.
Glentoran FC on its official website stated that the Sports Direct Premiership fixture against Cliftonville has been postponed health and safety grounds. The club states that a new date for the fixture will be confirmed in due course.
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Meanwhile, the weather department expected gusty winds of around 70mph hit parts of North Wales on Friday and Saturday. "The Met Office has forecast heavy rain which could affect most of Wales. This could lead to localised flooding impacts from drains, ditches and watercourses which may be unable to cope with heavy rainfall."