Aberdeen's Scottish Cup fifth-round tie against Motherwell, originally scheduled for Saturday evening, February 7, has been postponed. Heavy rain in the north-east of Scotland rendered the Pittodrie pitch unplayable, leading to the decision. Club officials agreed to an early preliminary inspection to minimise disruption for both sets of travelling supporters, according to Aberdeen Live.
The Scottish Cup fixture has now been rearranged for Wednesday, February 18, with a 7:45 PM kick-off. This means the match will be played almost two weeks after other fifth-round ties. The postponement follows a recent league match between Aberdeen and Celtic on February 4, which was also called off at Pittodrie due to a waterlogged surface. Persistent rainfall in the area has caused ongoing concerns regarding pitch conditions at the stadium. This cup tie is a crucial fixture for both clubs, aiming for progression in the competition.
