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Welling United have played at Park View Road since 1977 A man has been arrested after the manager of Potters Bar Town needed medical treatment following an altercation that led to their match against Welling United being postponed. Both clubs announced less than 40 minutes before the scheduled 15: 00 GMT kick-off that the Isthmian League game had been postponed. Potters Bar said manager Sammy Moore was receiving "appropriate medical care" and being supported by the club. 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. " Potters Bar Town told BBC Sport the game was postponed "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, " the club added. "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. " BBC Sport understands the Football Association is looking into the incident. Announcing the postponement, Welling said: "The club will be making no further comment at this time. "Further news regarding the rearranged fixture will be communicated in due course. " Welling United have been contacted by BBC Sport for comment. Nick Robinson, chair of the Isthmian League, told BBC Sport: "The league is aware of this matter and are awaiting the written reports of the alleged incident. "We cannot comment further at this time. " The Isthmian League is the seventh tier in English football and Potters Bar Town sit bottom of the table, with Welling two places above in 20th. Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Premier League: Reaction as Wolves score two own goals in Arsenal defeat Goodbye - but only for now? Salah signs off as questions remain 'Worst 48 hours' since I joined Chelsea - Maresca David Dimbleby takes a personal look at the role of the monarchy Celebrate Christmas the 80s way with Gary Davies Drama based on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's fight for justice Chris Mc Causland joins Emma to discuss dancing blind on TV 'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup 'Noosa, Noosa, Noosa' - England's Ashes break ends Sutton's predictions v England Gaming star Daniel 'Stingray' Ray 'There can only be one singer' - my secrets of successful man-management Scotland's Burke scores stunner as Union beat RB Leipzig. Video Scotland's Burke scores stunner as Union beat RB Leipzig Jamaica series about 'more than scoreline' after hurricane 'This club can turn things around' - Bernardo Silva on Man City. Video'This club can turn things around' - Bernardo Silva on Man City 'Nancy exposed to brutal life as Celtic manager as cup final looms' Rooney 'got death threats' after making Man Utd move BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 contenders. Video BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 contenders Barcelona 'not a pressure' for on-loan Rashford 'Mine was for social change, this is not' - King on Battle of the Sexes What must Allen and Bills do to end Patriots' 10-game win streak? What next after Hamilton's 'nightmare' year? The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more World Darts Championship - Draw, seeds, prize money 'I hated rugby' - how Heyes turned around England career Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in F1 in 2026? 'I was poisoning myself before endurance events' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.