Tag: postponed

Everton v Liverpool: Postponed Merseyside derby rescheduled for 12 February
13 January 2025 Off

Everton v Liverpool: Postponed Merseyside derby rescheduled for 12 February

By Total Football News

The postponed Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool has been rearranged to Wednesday, 12 February at 19:30 GMT.

With Everton poised to move into their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock this summer, it is set to be the final league game between the Merseyside rivals to be played at Goodison Park.

The original game on 7 December was called off because of Storm Darragh, amid fears for supporter safety.

…
Everton vs Liverpool: Merseyside derby postponed because of Storm Darragh
7 December 2024 Off

Everton vs Liverpool: Merseyside derby postponed because of Storm Darragh

By Total Football News

The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has been postponed on safety grounds because of severe weather caused by Storm Darragh.

An amber weather warning for strong winds was issued for Merseyside on Saturday morning amid disruptive conditions across the UK.

The game was called off after a meeting between both clubs and representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council.

“Whilst we appreciate this will be

…
Plymouth Argyle v Oxford United postponed amid Storm Darragh warnings
6 December 2024 Off

Plymouth Argyle v Oxford United postponed amid Storm Darragh warnings

By Total Football News

“This decision has been made early to avoid lengthy travel to Plymouth in difficult weather conditions and also in the best interests of supporter safety, as we would never put the safety of fans, staff or players at risk.

“There is a real danger of flying debris and potential falling trees which could cause danger to life, with damage to buildings and homes also a real possibility.

“Roads, bridges and

…
Portsmouth P-P Millwall: Championship game postponed after power failure
27 November 2024 Off

Portsmouth P-P Millwall: Championship game postponed after power failure

By Total Football News

The floodlights suddenly cut out a couple of minutes before kick-off, with some initially thinking it was for dramatic effect to build the tension before the game.

As the minutes passed, it became clear that this was not the case, with both sets of fans initially amused before becoming frustrated.

Loud cheers spread around the ground as the lights slowly came back on section by section, but other lights in

…
Storm Bert: EFL and National League postponed because of weather
23 November 2024 Off

Storm Bert: EFL and National League postponed because of weather

By Total Football News

Storm Bert has had an impact on Saturday’s English Football League programme, with matches at Blackburn, Bradford and Fleetwood being called off.

The Championship meeting between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth was postponed following an 11:00 GMT inspection because of a waterlogged pitch.

Bradford City’s meeting with Accrington Stanley was postponed after a 10:30 GMT inspection of the pitch and the area surrounding the University of Bradford Stadium by referee Michael

…