The National League match between Barrow and Forest Green Rovers faced an unexpected end, being abandoned in the 14th minute due to an unplayable waterlogged pitch amidst heavy rainfall from Storm Boelo.

Despite a lengthy pre-match pitch inspection, the match initially kicked off, and Barrow took an early lead just one minute into the game. However, it soon became apparent that the sodden pitch was severely affecting play, as the ball struggled to move through the puddles.

The referee made the decision to abandon the match after a back pass from Marcel Oakley of Barrow caused the ball to halt in the penalty area, presenting Forest Green’s Sean Etaluku with a scoring opportunity, which he unfortunately missed.

Social media updates reflected the situation:

• Barrow's account stated: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, the game has been abandoned.”
• Forest Green's account shared a video of the incident, labeling it the “deciding factor” and expressed understanding for the frustrations of traveling supporters, acknowledging the four-hour drive from their home stadium to Barrow-in-Furness.

Additionally, other matches faced similar fates, with the National League South match between Weston-super-Mare and Billericay suspended, and the Scottish League One fixture between Cove Rangers and East Kilbride also called off.