Welling United’s Isthmian League clash at home to Potters Bar Town was postponed with less an hour to go on Saturday following an incident.

A statement released by Welling United Football Club on X said:

“Today’s fixture against Potters Bar Town has been postponed. The club will be making no further comment at this time. Further news regarding the rearranged fixture will be communicated in due course.”

Meanwhile, rumours around why the game had to be called off at such short notice began to swirl on social media.

Potters Bar Town gave a little more clarity on the incident on Saturday evening by releasing the following statement:

“Today’s scheduled fixture at Welling United was abandoned prior to kick-off following a serious incident involving a member of our management team.”

“Police attended the ground and, following their involvement, the match was unable to proceed. Our manager is receiving appropriate medical care and the club is supporting him fully.”

“The matter has been referred to the relevant authorities, including the league and The FA, and we are seeking formal advice. As this is now subject to ongoing processes, the club will not be making any further comment at this time.”

“We thank supporters for their understanding.”

Potters Bar Town are managed by Sammy Moore who will be well known to many Kent football fans.

The Metropolitan Police told BBC Sport they were informed at 13:18 GMT of an incident at Welling’s Park View Road.

“Police were called to Welling Football Club following reports of an altercation between two men,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.

“Officers attended and found a 38-year-old man with injuries to his face.”

“A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody.”

Welling United’s next scheduled fixture is away to Lewes on Saturday 20th December in the Isthmian League Premier Division with some clarity on this weekend’s situation set to become clear in the coming days.