FA Cup game postponements this weekend: Two games already rescheduled as UK is gripped by cold snap

The FA Cup third round is usually a highlight of the English football calendar but bad weather is wreaking havoc with the schedule this weekend.

The glamour stage of the competition got underway on Thursday, with Everton’s win over Peterborough avoiding postponement.

Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester United was almost postponedCredit: AFP

The Premier League club were permitted to host the League One outfit following an afternoon meeting regarding fan safety due to the snow-effected area.

However, teams around the country with worse facilities than Goodison Park have not been as fortunate in battling the cold.

In early December, Storm Darragh caused havoc for FA Cup second-round fixtures and 2025's frosty conditions have since followed suit.

According to the Met Office, temperatures across England could drop well below freezing bringing with it snow and ice.

As a result, several lower-division clubs will be anxiously awaiting news of potential cancellations of their upcoming clashes.

Which FA Cup matches have been postponed?

So far, two third round games have been called off due to frozen pitches.

An all-League One tie between Mansfield and Wigan was due to take place on Saturday's evening slot of games but has been postponed.

Their domestic rivals Charlton were also due to take a trip to battle Championship side Preston at 3pm but likewise won't play.

Both fixtures have been rescheduled to take place on Tuesday, 14 January, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm.

Mansfield said in a statement: “Frost covers have been on the playing surface all week in an attempt to protect the pitch, however, with temperatures reaching as low as -7C in the early hours of this morning and not forecast to rise above freezing within the next 24 hours, an early decision has been made to postpone the game.”

Temperatures are expected to reach -10 C this weekend in some parts of the UKCredit: GettyLeeds United's Elland Road was covered in snow last weekendCredit: Getty

Preston said: "A pitch inspection took place at Deepdale on Friday by match referee Ruebyn Ricardo and the surface was deemed unplayable.

"Despite the tireless work of the club’s grounds staff to prepare the pitch for this fixture, the sub-zero temperatures throughout the week and overnight on Thursday mean the surface remains frozen.

"With similar conditions expected again on Friday evening into Saturday morning, a decision has been made early in consideration of travel plans for supporters, and the players and staff of Charlton Athletic."

Full list of postponed games this weekend

FA Cup

Mansfield vs Wigan – to be played on Tuesday, 14 JanuaryPreston vs Charlton – to be played on Tuesday, 14 January

League One

Northampton vs Barnsley – TBC Shrewsbury vs Huddersfield – TBC

League Two

Carlisle United vs MK Dons – TBCPort Vale vs Barrow – TBC

National League

AFC Fylde vs Sutton UnitedAltrincham vs WealdstoneBarnet vs Hartlepool UnitedGateshead vs Braintree TownMaidenhead United vs York CityOldham Athletic vs EastleighSouthend United vs HalifaxAmber weather warnings have been issued by the Met OfficeCredit: Getty

FA Cup third round: Fixtures and results

Thursday, January 9

Sheffield United 0-1 Cardiff CityEverton 2-0 Peterborough UnitedFulham 4-1 Watford

Friday, January 10

Wycombe Wanderers vs Portsmouth, 19:45Aston Villa vs West Ham, 20:00 - talkSPORT, ITV

Saturday, January 11

Bristol City vs Wolves, 12:00 - talkSPORTMiddlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers, 12:00Birmingham City vs Lincoln City, 12:00Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley, 12:15 - talkSPORT, ITVLeicester City vs Queens Park Rangers, 14:00Exeter City vs Oxford United, 15:00Reading vs Burnley, 15:00Norwich City vs Brighton, 15:00Chelsea vs Morecambe, 15:00 - talkSPORT 2Bournemouth vs West Brom, 15:00Sunderland vs Stoke City, 15:00Brentford vs Plymouth Argyle, 15:00Nottingham Forest vs Luton Town, 15:00Manchester City vs Salford City, 17:45 - talkSPORT, BBCLeeds United vs Harrogate Town, 17:45 - talkSPORT 2, BBCLeyton Orient vs Derby County, 18:00Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday, 18:00

Sunday, January 12

Hull City vs Doncaster Rovers, 12:00Tamworth vs Tottenham, 12:30 - talkSPORT, ITVArsenal vs Manchester United, 15:00 - talkSPORT, BBCNewcastle United vs Bromley, 15:00 - talkSPORT 2, BBCIpswich Town vs Bristol Rovers, 15:00Crystal Palace vs Stockport County, 15:00Southampton vs Swansea City, 16:30 - BBC

Monday, January 13

Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge, 19:30 - talkSPORT 2, ITV

Tuesday, January 14

Mansfield vs Wigan, 19:45Preston vs Charlton, 19:45