Game was set to be the final meeting of the two teams at Goodison Park
Scooters lay on the floor outside Goodison Park after the English Premier League soccer match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC was postponed due to Storm Darragh. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPAHigh winds and rain have battered the UK and Ireland and the decision to call off the lunchtime kick-off was made early on Saturday morning.
“We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank supporters for their understanding. Whilst we appreciate this will be deeply disappointing for supporters, the safety of fans, staff and players is of paramount importance.Arne Slot’s men were heading across Stanley Park for the final time in a league fixture ahead of Everton’s move to their new stadium, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Championship games between Cardiff and Watford and Plymouth and Oxford were called off on Friday, with League Two’s match between Newport and Carlisle following suit after the Welsh FA earlier called off all games in the country amid a red weather warning.
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