Sydney FC's top-of-the-table A-League Men clash with Auckland FC is one of two matches postponed because of an "unsafe" playing surface at Leichhardt Oval.
Ground staff at the venue changed the field of play from a winter grass to a summer grass following the Sky Blues' last ALM match there on November 22.
A follow-up inspection on Monday found the pitch to be in an unsatisfactory condition, with large patches of sand and mud on the playing surface.
As a result, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has declared the ground unsafe for play and postponed Saturday's Sydney-Auckland ALM clash indefinitely.
A rescheduled fixture will be confirmed "shortly".
Sunday's A-League Women match between Sydney and Brisbane has also been postponed and will now be played on February 4, ahead of the Women's Asian Cup.
APL chair Stephen Conroy slammed the "unacceptable" situation.
"We understand that weather and other factors can impact pitch maintenance and repairs, but for Leichhardt Oval to be unplayable and to be given little notice is unacceptable," Conroy said in a statement.
"It's frustrating that football has to bear the burden of these pitch management issues.
"It's simply not good enough, and our game and our fans deserve better."
Conroy called on government support to ensure pitches are up to the required standard.
"We need venues to provide pitches that are maintained and presented to the required standard to ensure player safety and the highest quality football for our fans," Conroy said.
"It's vital that all tiers of government continue to upgrade venues recognising that football is the fastest growing sport in Australia."
