Is the Everton Liverpool Postponed? and have we heard anything about the new dates? In an unusual twist to the Premier League weekend, the highly anticipated Merseyside derby at Goodison Park has been postponed due to severe weather conditions triggered by Storm Darragh. Saturday morning brought rain-soaked streets and ferocious winds, prompting officials to heed the amber weather warning issued for the region.
This fixture was set to be a historic occasion—the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before Everton transitions to their new stadium. Yet, nature had other plans, leaving fans wondering when this iconic clash between Everton and Liverpool will be rescheduled.
Everton Liverpool Postponed – When Could the Merseyside Derby Be Rearranged?
Rescheduling the game comes with its own set of challenges, heavily influenced by Liverpool’s performance in the Champions League. If Arne Slot’s side maintains their strong run and finishes in the top eight of the newly expanded 36-club table, it could simplify matters. A top-eight finish would guarantee Liverpool a spot in the round of 16, allowing them to bypass the knockout rounds scheduled for February 11/12 and February 18/19, 2025.
This would create an opportunity to hold the derby in midweek slots prior to Liverpool’s return to European action. The Champions League round of 16 matches are set to commence on March 4/5 and March 11/12, 2025.
However, if Liverpool fails to secure a top-eight finish, their involvement in the knockout rounds would narrow the potential dates even further. Progression into the latter stages of the Champions League would complicate matters, leaving fewer options for the league to accommodate this high-stakes fixture.
Another potential window could open during the week commencing April 21, 2025. This period falls between the Champions League quarter-final second leg and the semi-final first leg, though it remains contingent on Liverpool’s European commitments.
Liverpool’s Jam-Packed Schedule
Liverpool’s crowded calendar leaves little room for maneuvering. Here’s a snapshot of their upcoming fixtures:
December
- 10: Girona (A), Champions League
- 14: Fulham (H), Premier League
- 18: Southampton (A), Carabao Cup (live on Sky Sports)
- 22: Tottenham (A), Premier League (live on Sky Sports)
- 26: Leicester (H), Premier League
- 29: West Ham (A), Premier League (live on Sky Sports)
January
- 5: Manchester United (H), Premier League (live on Sky Sports)
- 11: Accrington Stanley (H), FA Cup third round
- 14: Nottingham Forest (A), Premier League
- 18: Brentford (A), Premier League
- 21: Lille (H), Champions League
- 25: Ipswich (H), Premier League
- 29: PSV Eindhoven (A), Champions League
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February
- 1: Bournemouth (A), Premier League
- 11/12: Possible rearrangement/Champions League knockout round play-off first leg
- 15: Wolves (H), Premier League
- 18/19: Possible rearrangement/Champions League knockout round play-off first leg
- 22: Manchester City (A), Premier League
- 26: Newcastle (H), Premier League
March and Beyond
- The Champions League round of 16 begins March 4/5 and March 11/12, with the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and potential final tightly interwoven with Premier League commitments.
Elsewhere in the Premier League
While Everton and Liverpool fans wait for clarity, football enthusiasts can turn their attention to another marquee matchup. Manchester United’s game against Nottingham Forest remains on schedule, with kick-off at 5:30 PM, live on Sky Sports Premier League. For now, all eyes are on the Premier League schedulers to see how they navigate the complex puzzle of rescheduling the Merseyside derby amidst Liverpool’s relentless fixture congestion.