Tonight's fixture between Shamrock Rovers and Cork City at Tallaght stadium has been postponed less than an hour before kick off.
After two games in the last three days in Tallaght along with heavy rainfall, the surface was worse for wear. Inspections at 11 am and 4 pm determined that the pitch was playable, but a downpour afterward prompted a third and final inspection, resulting in the game's postponement.
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Cork City statement on postponement
In a statement on their social media channels, Cork City expressed disappointment over the game's postponement, highlighting their request to delay the kickoff time and acknowledging the long journey their fans made for today's match.
“Cork City FC are extremely disappointed that today’s game against Shamrock Rovers has been called off so close to kick-off. In particular, we regret the impact it has had on our supporters who had travelled long distances to attend the game. “
“At all times, the club made clear our preference for the game to go ahead, up to and including being willing to delay kick-off to facilitate this, however this was, regrettably, in vain.”
Cork City FC are extremely disappointed that today’s game against Shamrock Rovers has been called off so close to kick-off.
In particular, we regret the impact it has had on our supporters who had travelled long distances to attend the game.
The pitch passed inspections at 11… pic.twitter.com/SF2ocvR8Od— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) February 23, 2025
There were 120 minutes played on that surface in Tallaght on Thursday night between Shamrock Rovers and Molde, taking a huge toll on the surface with Ireland's Women's National Team playing on it the next day. Ireland WNT star Denise O’Sullivan described her frustration with the playing surface post match after Ireland's 1-0 victory over Turkey when speaking to Balls.ie.
O’Sullivan stated, “That's the worst I've ever seen that pitch, It was hard to play on.”
The League of Ireland has stated on their social media that the fixture will be rescheduled "in due course"
This evening’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture between Shamrock Rovers and Cork City has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch caused by the heavy downpour as kick off approached.
A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course. pic.twitter.com/qKyOqpJ7ah— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) February 23, 2025
The Corner Flag pub which is located inside Turners Cross has offered all fans from Cork who travelled to Dublin for today's game a free pint for next Friday’s game at home to Bohemians.
