Saturday’s highly anticipated Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool was postponed due to Storm Darragh, which brought dangerous winds and rain to the west coast.
On the day of the match, hosts Everton issued a statement saying the match could not go ahead as planned due to what the Met Office said were winds in excess of 90mph in parts of Wales.
“Following a meeting of the Safety Advisory Group 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, strong winds, and an amber severe wind warning issued on Sunday morning Until 6 p.m., today’s game has to be postponed due to safety,” Everton’s statement said. Read on.
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
“We apologize for the inconvenience and thank supporters for their understanding. While we appreciate that this will be deeply disappointing for supporters, the safety of fans, staff and players is paramount. The Premier League said “the rearrangement of the mix will be announced in due course,” it added. .
Meanwhile, Brentford and Crystal Palace, who are scheduled to play on Saturday, also said they will play their matches.
“Today’s game is scheduled to go ahead despite the bad weather,” Brentford said. “Please travel safely, plan ahead, and allow extra time for your journey.”
Storm Darragh was “expected to gradually ease into the evening as it moves across the UK, so the strongest winds in the west will begin to ease by Saturday,” Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Willington said.
(including agency inputs)