The Premier League is set to resume action with its ninth round of fixtures after the international break. However, there is a potential risk of some matches being delayed due to the impact of Storm Babette, which has brought widespread rain and flooding to the United Kingdom in recent days.

According to weather forecasts in the UK, there is a likelihood of flooding in certain areas, which may necessitate match postponements. Heavy rainfall has affected parts of Nottingham, resulting in road flooding and temporary traffic disruptions.

Consequently, there is a chance that the upcoming match between Nottingham Forest and Luton Town this weekend could be rescheduled. Nevertheless, Nottingham Forest remains optimistic that the game will proceed as planned, thanks to improved pitch drainage and the installation of new grass.

The primary concern seems to be related not to the condition of the City Ground but whether spectators can safely reach the stadium and if Luton fans can make their way to Nottingham without issues. Preliminary reports indicate significant road issues to Nottingham, and rail services have also been impacted.

In other matches, the clash between Chelsea and Arsenal should be unaffected as the London area has not been impacted by the adverse weather. The Sheffield United vs. Manchester United match remains on schedule, although the Sheffield region has received heavy rain warnings, and similar conditions exist for the Manchester City vs. Brighton match in the Manchester area.

The Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton faces challenges, as the city council has temporarily suspended amateur soccer activities. However, there has been no official announcement of a postponement for the Liverpool vs. Everton game.

While no postponements have been confirmed for Premier League fixtures, various matches in the Scottish, Irish, and Welsh leagues, as well as lower-tier leagues in England and Scotland, have been forced to reschedule due to inclement weather.