Everton and Liverpool were set to face off in the first Merseyside derby of the season last Saturday. The Premier League, however, was forced to call off the match because of Storm Darragh. It was supposed to be the last Everton-Liverpool face off at the venue as the Toffees are set to move their new stadium next season. When will the Everton fans will get to see their team facing their arch-nemesis at Goodison Park one last time? Here’s what we know about the Everton vs Liverpool rescheduled date.
Everton vs Liverpool Rescheduled Date: When is It?
The Premier League is set to confirm the new Everton vs Liverpool rescheduled date after next week’s Carabao Cup quarter-finals and once Liverpool have guaranteed their Champions League last 16 qualification. Slot’s men will take on Lille and PSV Eindhoven in their remaining group fixtures next month. They are only a single point away to seal their place in the knockouts.
An unexpected loss to Southampton next week might result in the Merseyside derby being slated for one of the Carabao Cup semi-final weeks in January. The Premier League has refused to comment on the matter.
The delayed Merseyside derby gave Liverpool an unexpected six-day respite between their trips to Newcastle and Girona. Everton, on the other hand, will go into their clash against Arsenal in north London this weekend with over a week’s rest under their belts.
Discussions are ongoing between the two clubs, the Premier League, police, and broadcasters to reschedule the Merseyside derby. Some outlets report that Tuesday, 11 February, is a likely option for the fixture.
According to Premier League rules, postponed games must be rearranged for the next available midweek date. January remains an unlikely option unless Southampton knock Liverpool out of the Carabao Cup next week.
The suggested Everton vs Liverpool reschedule date overlaps with the Champions League knockout play-offs, requiring the Premier League to seek UEFA’s consent before confirming it. Approval is not expected to be a hurdle.
As it stands, Liverpool have a 15-day hiatus in February between their Premier League games against Bournemouth on the 1st and Wolves on the 16th. That said, it’s highly likely that three fixtures from different competitions will be scheduled during this window.
The first midweek of February is earmarked for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals, marking a pivotal moment in the tournament. Just a few days later, the FA Cup fourth round unfolds over the weekend of 8-9 February, with Liverpool already preparing to face League Two team Accrington Stanley in the third round.
As if that wasn’t enough, the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park now looks increasingly likely to slot into this packed stretch, adding another layer of excitement to an already hectic calendar.
The month ahead could turn into yet another frantic period for Liverpool, but the priority remains clear: playing the Everton game at the earliest opportunity.
Delaying it until the final stretch of the season risks adding extra congestion to what is likely to already be a crucial period, particularly if further progress is made in the domestic cups or Europe. By resolving the derby fixture early, Liverpool can sidestep the chaos of a packed spring calendar and keep their sights firmly set on their season’s objectives.
