The Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton was originally scheduled, but due to the impact of Storm Darragh, the match will need to be rescheduled. There are now three potential dates to consider.
With Arne Slot’s team performing exceptionally in the Champions League, it’s possible Liverpool could avoid the knockout phase play-offs, which would free up some fixture space.
Since Everton is not participating in European competitions, the matches on 11/12 and 18/19 February 2025 could be ideal options.
The next available slot would be 22/23 April 2025, placing the game toward the end of the season. Depending on the clubs’ progress in cup competitions, more dates could open up, but for now, these three are the likely choices.
What matches come before and after these dates? If the derby is set for 11/12 February, it would fall between a possible FA Cup fourth-round tie and a home game against Wolves.
If the match takes place on 18/19 February, it would precede that weekend’s fixture against Manchester City. In April, the derby would follow a trip to Leicester and come before a home match against Tottenham Hotspur.
There’s already been discussion on how this fixture change affects the teams involved, and if luck is on Liverpool’s side, the 11/12 February date could be the best option.
It would likely result in automatic progression in Europe and be surrounded by easier matches compared to the other potential dates.
