The AFL pre-season match between Essendon and St Kilda in Wangaratta, scheduled for Saturday night, has been cancelled.

Essendon tried to fly to the north-east Victorian city on Saturday afternoon but were unable to land due to the weather conditions.

St Kilda players had already arrived by bus.

The area has been the subject of flood warnings, having been soaked by rain throughout the week, with the downpour continuing on Saturday.