The Liverpool city derby, which was supposed to be played today at Goodison Park, has been postponed due to the threat posed to this port city by Storm Darrah. Merseyside Police have advised residents to avoid traveling in the region as a red weather warning has been issued. The Everton–Liverpool derby was meant to be the last city clash played at Goodison Park before the Toffees move to their new stadium, set to open next season. Liverpool currently leads the Premier League, holding a seven-point advantage over London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal, while Everton finds itself in the lower half of the table, sitting in 15th place and fighting to remain in England’s top football division. The date for the rescheduled match between the Liverpool teams has not yet been announced.Today’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Full details to follow. pic.twitter.com/ikF8iJRTGs— Everton (@Everton) December 7, 2024 Meteorologists said a period of ‘extremely strong winds’ will develop during the early hours of Saturday morning as the low pressure system moves across the Irish Sea.“Following a Safety Advisory Group meeting this morning at Goodison Park, attended by officials from both clubs, as well as representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council, it was decided that due to the risk to safety in the local area, and the amber severe wind warning that remains in place until 6am on Sunday, today’s match is postponed on safety grounds. We appreciate this will be deeply disappointing for supporters, but the safety of fans, staff and players is of paramount importance. Information relating to a rearranged date for the fixture, including ticketing, will be announced in due course“ reads the statement.You gotta be kidding me, they’ve offered you a new contract!?Plymouth’s match against Oxford United is the second Championship fixture to be called off due to Storm Darragh, along with Cardiff’s clash against Watford. The Football Association of Wales had announced all matches in the country had been postponed as a result of Storm Darragh.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 15Saturday Everton – Liverpool Postponed18.00: (1.37) Aston Villa (5.10) Southampton (7.75)18.00: (2.95) Brentford (3.70) Newcastle (2.40)18.00: (5.50) Crystal Palace (4.35) Man.City (1.62)20.30: (1.65) Man.Utd. (4.00) Nott.Forest (5.20)Sunday 17.00: (5.80) Fulham (3.90) Arsenal (1.60)17.00: (3.60) Ipswich (3.50) Bournemouth (2.15)17.00: (4.70) Leicester (4.10) Brighton (1.75)19.30: (3.20) Tottenham (4.00) Chelsea (2.15)Monday23.00: (1.95) West Ham (3.60) Wolverhampton (4.20)***odds are subject to change***
