Aberdeen vs Celtic match called off after pitch inspection

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Aberdeen vs Celtic has been postponed.

The Scottish Premiership match has been called off after a 4pm pitch inspection at Pittodrie.

There had been an area of concern on the playing surface after a prolonged period of rain in Aberdeen ahead of the scheduled televised fixture.

An official has deemed the surface unplayable and called off the match after checking the pitch.

A Celtic statement confirmed: "Tonight’s match has been postponed following a pitch inspection.

"A new date for #ABECEL will be confirmed in due course."

An Aberdeen update read: "Our match this evening against Celtic has been postponed.

"Following an inspection by one of the match officials he has called the game off in the interests of player safety.

"Details for the re-arranged match will be published in due course."

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