The ultimate Merseyside derby at Goodison Park between and has been postponed with Storm Darragh .
The choice will give the authorities a headache to squeeze the replayed fixture into an already packed calendar.
Everton’s assertion insisted extra info would observe regarding the new date for the fixture, with the reverse fixture at Anfield due on 2 April 2025.
A Toffees assertion learn: “Following a Security Advisory Group assembly at Goodison Park, attended by officers from each golf equipment, in addition to representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool Metropolis Council this morning, it was determined that, as a result of danger to security within the native space as a result of sturdy wind gusts, and an amber extreme wind warning that is still in place till 6am on Sunday, at present’s fixture ought to be postponed on security grounds.
“Info referring to a rearranged date for the fixture might be introduced in the end. All tickets bought for the unique fixture will stay legitimate for the rearranged fixture.”
With Arne Slot’s aspect within the Carabao Cup quarter-finals and each side as a result of play within the FA Cup third spherical within the new yr, the Reds’ place on the prime of the Champions League may provide some reduction, given they may keep away from the play-offs.
That may allow Liverpool to keep away from two video games within the knockout part play-offs on 11-12 February and 18-19 February 2025, presenting a possibility to play the primary Merseyside derby of the season.
Liverpool face Accrington Stanley on 11 January within the FA Cup, whereas Sean Dyche’s aspect have a tie in opposition to Peterborough on 9 January.
Ought to both aspect progress, then they may have a fourth spherical tie on 8-9 February 2025, whereas additional cup ties may await within the fifth spherical on 1-2 March 2025 and the quarter-finals on 29-30 March 2025.
Liverpool journey to Southampton on 18 December for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, victory would add two extra fixtures to their workload: The semi-final first leg is scheduled for 8 January, with the second leg on 5 February.
Failure to beat Saints may provide yet another window for the fixture to be replayed, the primary wouldn’t be potential given Everton’s third spherical FA Cup tie with Peterborough is simply 24 hours later.
If Liverpool stay within the Carabao Cup and end within the prime eight of the Champions League, the derby may very well be replayed on 11-12 February or 18-19 February 2025.
