The highly anticipated Everton vs. Liverpool clash in the Premier League 2024-25 will take place this Wednesday, February 12, on an unusual date for the Merseyside Derby. Originally scheduled for December 2024, the match was postponed due to severe weather conditions that disrupted the English football calendar.

Why Was Everton vs. Liverpool Rescheduled?

The Merseyside Derby, originally set for Matchday 15 of the Premier League, was supposed to be played in early December 2024. However, due to Storm Darragh, a powerful weather system that swept through the United Kingdom, multiple sporting events, including this classic English football fixture, were postponed for safety reasons.

Storm Darragh brought heavy rainfall and strong winds across several English cities, including Liverpool, leading authorities to implement preventive measures to ensure the safety of players, fans, and stadium personnel at Goodison Park.

Why Was February 12 Chosen for the Rescheduled Derby?

Following the postponement, the Premier League had to find a new date within the already packed English football calendar. The February 12 slot emerged as the most viable option due to the following factors:

• Calendar availability: Both Everton and Liverpool had an open midweek slot, with no commitments in European competitions such as the Champions League or in domestic tournaments like the FA Cup.
• Avoiding fixture congestion: The league aimed to prevent both teams from facing an overloaded schedule towards the final stretch of the season.
• Significance of the match: Given that this will be the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park, the league prioritized a date that would allow for maximum media coverage and fan attendance.

A Historic Derby on a Special Date

On Wednesday, February 12, Everton and Liverpool will face off in a match that is not only crucial for the Premier League standings, but also marks the final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park, ahead of the Toffees’ relocation to their new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.