Liverpool take on Leicester City in the Premier League this evening with heavy fog settling on the region
A scarf seller prepares their stand in the fog before the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 26, 202
Liverpool are hopeful of avoiding a pitch inspection ahead of their Premier League match against Leicester City this evening despite heavy fog engulfing Merseyside on Boxing Day.
The Reds host strugglers Leicester in the day's evening kick off hoping to maintain their lead at the top of the table but thick fog has settled on the region over the past 24 hours. However, club officials insist that there has been no inspection of any kind ahead of the game as of 4.30pm.
The club's LFC Help account on X (formerly Twitter) stated: "If you are coming to the match today, please ensure you set off earlier than usual due to foggy conditions in and around Anfield stadium. Please take care when travelling."
READ MORE: Liverpool line-ups for Leicester City as Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister benched
The Met Office report that the fog will continue throughout the evening, with their website stating: "Remaining cloudy this evening and overnight with patchy rain and drizzle, especially over higher ground. Turning foggy in places with generally murky conditions for many. Staying frost-free with light winds across the region. Minimum temperature 4 °C"
Liverpool have already seen one game called off this season, with the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park postponed in early December due to Storm Darragh.
The Reds face Leicester this evening before travelling to London to take on West Ham United on Sunday. They are then in action at Anfield on January 5 against Manchester United.
Tranmere Rovers saw their game against Accrington Stanley postponed due to the foggy weather. The match at Prenton Park was due to kick off at 3pm but it was called off shortly after 2pm.
The League Two club posted on X (formerly Twitter) confirming the news, saying: "We can confirm that the match referee has decided that today’s game has been postponed due to the foggy conditions. Tickets will still be valid for the rearranged fixture, which will be arranged in due course. Thank you for your patience on this matter and we apologise for any inconvenience caused."