Report: Two Potential January Dates for Everton vs Liverpool Revealed, Pending One Condition

The Merseyside Derby was postponed due to Storm Darragh, which hit the west coast over the weekend, raising serious health and safety concerns.

Despite all other Premier League matches proceeding as scheduled, Everton maintained their five-point cushion above the relegation zone.

However, manager Sean Dyche expressed Everton’s eagerness to face Liverpool, though he acknowledged the severity of the storm’s impact.

Speculation about potential rescheduling dates has circulated in recent days, and it now appears a specific date in February has been identified, pending Premier League approval.

The match could, however, be scheduled earlier under certain circumstances.

New Date for Everton vs. Liverpool Awaiting UEFA Approval

Reports strongly suggest that the Merseyside Derby will be rescheduled for February, as two open weeks are available for both teams.

According to The Mirror, the match is tentatively set for Tuesday, 11 February 2025. However, this plan hinges on UEFA’s approval to play a domestic match on the same night as a Champions League fixture.

This is unlikely to pose an issue since Liverpool is on the verge of securing a place in the Champions League Round of 16, having won all their group-stage matches so far.

The Premier League is expected to confirm the new date after next week’s Carabao Cup quarter-finals, once Liverpool has mathematically sealed their knockout stage spot.

Liverpool’s final group-stage matches against Lille and PSV Eindhoven take place at the end of January, and they require only a draw to advance.

However, a surprising defeat to Southampton in the league next week could lead to the derby being played during one of the Carabao Cup semi-final weeks in January.

The Premier League has declined to comment on these possibilities.

Storm Darragh’s Impact on Goodison Park

Footage from Goodison Park on Saturday morning showed the severe effects of Storm Darragh, with strong winds causing significant disruptions, further justifying the decision to postpone the derby.

Scheduling Implications for Everton

If the Merseyside Derby is played on 11 February, it will likely fall between two other fixtures for Everton.

The weekend before the proposed date is reserved for the FA Cup fourth round, meaning Everton may not have a Premier League match leading up to the derby. Their potential schedule is as follows:

Saturday, 8 February: FA Cup fourth round (if they progress past Peterborough in the third round)

Tuesday, 11 February: Rescheduled Merseyside Derby

Saturday, 15 February: Crystal Palace (Away)

Should Everton advance in the FA Cup, Sean Dyche may have to rotate his squad to manage the demands of consecutive fixtures, with the derby looming as a critical encounter.

Meanwhile, speculation persists that ownership changes could lead to managerial shifts at Goodison Park, adding further uncertainty to the club’s preparations.

Ultimately, confirmation of the rescheduled Merseyside Derby date depends on both UEFA’s approval and Liverpool’s Champions League progression.