Sunday’s Anfield fixture remains scheduled while authorities continue assessing the expected conditions.
Jeremie Frimpong Defender of Liverpool, Florian Wirtz Midfielder of Liverpool and Yankuba Minteh Forward of Brighton and Hove Albion all in action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool at the American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove, UK on 21 March 2026.
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Liverpool vs Brighton could be a fascinating encounter as both teams are preparing for Sunday’s Premier League meeting after encouraging starts to the season.
Brighton sit third after collecting 16 points from their opening seven league matches. Fabian Hurzeler’s side have won five games while scoring a league-high 23 goals.
Liverpool sit fifth with 12 points after three victories, three draws and one defeat. Andoni Iraola’s side recently beat Brentford 2-1 before overcoming Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League.
However, uncertainty now surrounds whether Sunday’s highly anticipated fixture will actually take place.
Severe weather conditions could create significant safety concerns around Anfield and across Merseyside.
That is why Liverpool vs Brighton Premier League game could be postponed because of Storm Boelo. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning running from midday Saturday until 9pm Sunday.
Forecasts currently predict very windy conditions across Merseyside throughout the scheduled matchday. Wind gusts could reach between 55mph and 65mph while supporters travel towards Anfield.
A local Safety Advisory Group will determine whether the fixture can safely proceed on Sunday.
The group includes Liverpool officials alongside representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council.
Any decision will consider pitch conditions and potential risks facing players inside the stadium.
Authorities will also assess supporter safety because road and rail services could suffer disruption.
Brighton’s journey from the south coast will form another important part of those considerations.
Storm Austen has already created difficult conditions around Brighton before Storm Boelo arrives this weekend.
A postponement would create another scheduling problem for two clubs competing across several competitions.
Liverpool face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, while Brighton travel to Manchester City. Both clubs are also involved in European competition during an already congested period.
December 15-16 could provide an early rearrangement opportunity depending on their Carabao Cup progress. December 22-23 could offer another possibility if either club reaches the quarter-finals.
For now, Sunday’s Anfield fixture remains scheduled while authorities continue assessing the expected conditions.
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