The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool is set to be played on Tuesday 11 February - but the Premier League are waiting for UEFA approval
15:54, 12 Dec 2024Updated 15:56, 12 Dec 2024
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool and Everton's clash has a date pencilled in(Image: Getty Images)
The final Merseyside derby to be held at Goodison Park has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 11 February.
The home match between Everton and Liverpool was called off last Saturday due to Storm Darragh. Both clubs are now liaising with the Premier League, police, and broadcasters to reschedule the clash.
According to Premier League regulations, postponed matches should be rearranged for the next available midweek slot. However, options are limited due to Liverpool's cup competition success.
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Arne Slot's team is set to face Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals next week, and if they progress to the semi-finals, they won't have a free midweek until February.
Liverpool's flawless start to the Champions League puts them on the verge of automatic qualification for the last 16, freeing up space in the fixture list for a Premier League match when the play-offs kick off in early February.
Arne Slot
Arne Slot's side have been untouchable this season(Image: Getty Images)
While the Premier League needs UEFA's approval to schedule a top-tier match on a Champions League date, this isn't expected to pose any issues, reports the Mirror. TNT Sports, who hold the UK TV rights for both the Merseyside derby and the Champions League play-offs, have given the green light.
Amazon Prime, which gets first dibs on Champions League Tuesday fixtures, with TNT broadcasting the rest, would also be affected by any overlap with the Merseyside derby.
The Premier League will announce the rescheduled date following next week's Carabao Cup quarter-finals and once Liverpool have officially secured their spot in the Champions League Last 16.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6, match between Girona FC and Liverpool FC at Estadi de Montilivi on December 10, 2024 in Girona, Spain
The Reds won't have a free midweek until February(Image: Europa Press via Getty Images)
Slot's team are up against Lille and PSV Eindhoven in their final two Champions League group matches next month, needing just a draw to punch their ticket to the knockout phase.
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A surprise loss to Southampton next week could result in the Merseyside derby being slated for one of the two Carabao semi-final weeks in January.