THE Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool has been called off due to dangerous weather.
Storm Darragh is currently wreaking havoc up and down the country, with several services being disrupted.
The storm led to the cancellation of two Championship games on Friday.
And it’s claimed this afternoon’s match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park.
An Everton statement on X read: “Today’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
“Full details to follow.”
Fans of both teams were quick to react to the postponement of the derby.
One wrote on X: “Should of done it last night.”
Another said: “Weather can really throw a wrench in the plans, but safety comes first”
And another said: “Safety comes first. Gutted though.”
One remarked: “Yeah fair enough.”
Another chimed in: “Wrong time to call it off – call it off at 10.30 and give it chance to calm down
“Poor decision this because I bet it’s absolutely fine at 12.30.”
The Reds’ trip to Goodison was set to be a historic one.
It was set to be the the final Merseyside Derby at Goodison before Everton move into their new stadium.
Storm Darragh began battering the UK on Friday with winds of a whopping 92mph.
The Met Office issued a stay at home warning for millions of people after issuing a red warning – which is a warning of serious danger to life.
The National Grid have revevaled that Darragh has left a whopping 32,600 homes in the Midlands and the southwest with an electricity.
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