The Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton, originally scheduled to take place soon, will need to be rescheduled due to the impact of Storm Darragh.
This raises the question of when the fixture can be accommodated in the calendar, with three potential dates emerging as possibilities.
If Liverpool continues their impressive form in the Champions League under Arne Slot and bypasses the knockout play-off round, two February dates (11/12 and 18/19, 2025) become viable options since Everton is not involved in European competitions.
Another possible date would be 22/23 April 2025, placing the game in the critical final stretch of the season.
Further progress—or lack thereof—in domestic cup competitions could open additional windows, but as of now, these three dates are the main contenders.
Each option comes with its own schedule context:
11/12 February 2025: The derby would fall between a potential FA Cup fourth-round game and a home fixture against Wolves.
–18/19 February 2025: The match would be followed by a challenging away game at Manchester City.
– 22/23 April 2025: This date places the game between a trip to Leicester and a home match against Tottenham Hotspur.
The debate over who benefits or suffers from this postponement has already begun.
If Liverpool’s European campaign progresses as hoped, the February option might be the most favorable, as it avoids a congested schedule and surrounds the derby with relatively easier fixtures.
