Everton vs Liverpool ‘called off’ amid ‘safety concerns’ with ‘decision’ not made by the two clubs
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has called off due to safety concerns’ following the ‘mass disruption caused by Storm Darragh’.
were due to hostin the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, but this game has postponed after Storm Darragh wreak havoc.
‘Saturday’s Premier League fixture between Everton and Liverpool has call off due to safety concerns.
The decision follows mass disruption caused by Storm Darragh.
‘The decision to postpone the fixture, the final Premier League Merseyside derby to take place. At Goodison Park. was taken by authorities and not the two clubs.
Everton subsequently confirmed Ornstein’s report. They said: “Today https://ufabet999.app Merseyside derby at Goodison Park has postpon due to adverse weather conditions.”
A more detailed statement from Liverpool read: “Liverpool FC can confirm today’s Premier League fixture against Everton at Goodison Park, schedul for a 12.30pm kick-off, has postpon.
“This is due to severe weather and high winds, which have also resulted in severe travel disruption in and around Merseyside.
Following a Safety Advisory Group meeting this morning at Goodison Park, attend by officials from both clubs, as well as representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council. It was decid 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 postpon 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 rearrang date for the fixture, including ticketing, will be announc in due course.”
Cardiff City vs Watford and Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford United have postpon in the Championship. Further down the pyramid, the League One match between Bristol Rovers and Bolton is off along. With Newport County vs Carlisle United in League Two.