The Premier League is set to resume action with the ninth round of fixtures after the international break. However, some matches are facing potential postponement due to the impact of Storm Babette, which has caused extensive rain and flooding in the United Kingdom in recent days.

According to weather forecasts in the United Kingdom, certain areas are at risk of flooding, which may necessitate match postponements. Nottingham has experienced heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded roads and temporary traffic disruptions.

Consequently, there is a chance that the upcoming Nottingham Forest versus Luton Town match might be rescheduled. Nevertheless, Nottingham Forest remains optimistic that the game will proceed as planned. They have made improvements to the pitch's drainage system and laid new grass.

The concern primarily revolves around whether spectators can access the stadium and whether Luton visitors can reach Nottingham City without complications. Initial reports indicate significant issues with the road network to Nottingham, and railway services are also impacted.

In other fixtures, the Chelsea versus Arsenal match is unlikely to be affected since the London area remains unscathed. The Sheffield United versus Manchester United game is still scheduled to take place, but both Sheffield and Manchester have received heavy rain warnings. A similar situation applies to the Manchester City versus Brighton match.

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-Everton match.

While no Premier League match postponements have been confirmed, inclement weather has led to numerous postponements in the Scottish, Irish, and Welsh leagues, as well as the lower-tier leagues in England and Scotland.