Everton vs. Liverpool postponed as Merseyside Derby canceled due to storm

The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh in the UK.

The announcement was published at 8:30 GMT by local authorities after severe weather warnings were issued in the Merseyside region, with winds of up to 70mph and significant rainfall considered to pose a significant risk to the safety of any supporters traveling to the fight.

The Premier League is yet to confirm a date for when the match will be rearranged, stating that further information will be released at a later date.

Both clubs issued a joint statement on the postponement, which said: “Following a Safety Advisory Group meeting at Goodison Park, attended by officials from both clubs, as well as representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council this morning, it was decided that, due to the risk to safety in the local area due to gusty winds, and an amber warning for high winds that remains in place until 6 a.m. Sunday should be today’s lineup postponed for security reasons.”

The clash was set to be Everton’s final Premier League meeting at home to local rivals Liverpool at Goodison Park before the Toffees leave their home of 132 years to enter their new 52,000-seater stadium at Bramley Moore Dock next season.

Liverpool, on the other hand, were hoping to return to winning ways after playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw away to Newcastle, who saw their lead at the top of the Premier League cut to seven points after both Chelsea and Arsenal won their respective midweek matches.

Last season’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park saw Everton claim their first Premier League triumph at home against their local rivals for the first time in 14 years after defeating Liverpool 2-0 in April to seriously dent the Reds’ title challenge.