Everton will look to upset Liverpool when they take on their rivals at Anfield on Wednesday. The Reds hold a comfortable lead in the Premier League title race and, barring an extraordinary turn of events, are set to lift their first league trophy since the pandemic-hit 2019/20 season.
Arne Slot's side return to Premier League action after an extended break following their shock 2-1 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. They host an Everton team that has been struggling recently, despite David Moyes' initially promising return to Goodison Park. Since their thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the last Merseyside Derby on February 12, the Toffees have won just one match and drawn four. However, they currently sit well clear of the relegation zone.
The final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park was a gripping affair, featuring a 98th-minute equaliser from James Tarkowski, two late red cards, and even a sending off for Slot. As the Dutch manager prepares for his second attempt at winning the derby, we bring you all the details you need to watch the game.
What time is Liverpool vs Everton?
Liverpool and Everton kick off at 8pm (BST) on Wednesday, April 2. Five other midweek Premier League matches will also take place that evening, although they will kick off slightly earlier at 7.45pm. Those fixtures include Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United and Manchester City vs Leicester City.
The unusual midweek clashes are due to last weekend being dedicated solely to the FA Cup, with the four quarter-final matches having taken place over Saturday and Sunday. This season marks the beginning of a six-year agreement between the Premier League and the FA Cup where exclusive calendar slots have been allocated for the domestic cup competition's fourth round (last 32) and fifth round (last 16), along with the quarter-finals. This arrangement is due to the scrapping of this year's winter break and the expanded UEFA competitions ending their former two-month hiatus between the group stages and knockout phases.
How to watch Liverpool vs Everton
UK-based viewers can catch Wednesday's tantalising derby on Sky Sports, which will broadcast the match live on both the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League channels.
Sky Sports subscribers can access the football directly from the Sky Sports app. Alternatively, NOW TV offers a paid live stream option.
Highlights will be available on Match of the Day on Wednesday night (from 10.40pm), while Sky Sports will also have highlights on YouTube from 20 minutes after the full-time whistle.
Team news
Liverpool will miss Trent Alexander-Arnold for the Merseyside Derby. The defender, who is set to sign for Real Madrid as a free agent in the summer, continues to be sidelined with an ankle injury. Right-back alternatives Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are also unavailable, meaning the versatile Jarell Quansah may need to fill in.
First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to return after sustaining a concussion during Brazil's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Colombia. Both he and Ryan Gravenberch were doubts but participated in full training at Kirkby on Monday.
Meanwhile, Everton's Vitalii Mykolenko, Dwight McNeil and Ilman Ndiaye are all facing late fitness tests. The derby comes too soon for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who despite being back on the grass, is behind schedule with his recovery from injury.