Premier League leaders Liverpool’s Merseyside derby journey to Everton on Saturday was postponed because of opposed climate situations attributable to Storm Darragh.
Excessive winds and heavy rain have battered western elements of the UK, inflicting widespread journey disruption.
In an announcement, Everton mentioned the fixture had been postponed on security grounds following a gathering between each golf equipment, native police and Liverpool Metropolis Council.
“While we admire this will probably be deeply disappointing for supporters, the protection of followers, workers and gamers is of paramount significance,” Everton’s assertion added.
The fixture would be the last Merseyside derby within the league at Everton’s Goodison Park, house to the membership since 1892, earlier than they transfer to a brand new 53,000 capability stadium subsequent season.
Liverpool lead the Premier League by seven factors after 14 video games of the 38-match season.
Fixtures in England’s second tier Championship in Plymouth and Cardiff had been postponed on Friday because of a uncommon purple climate warning issued by the MET workplace, the UK’s nationwide climate service, for south-west England and Wales.
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