We have ranked the most entertaining and intense Merseyside derbies between Liverpool and Everton of all time.
When Everton Could Play Liverpool
Mid-week in February may be best
As such, the meeting between the two fierce rivals will now have to be scheduled to a later date. However, that is easier said than done due to the congested fixture list for both teams over the traditionally busy festive period.
At this stage, there is no official new date pencilled in, with the Premier League explaining the “rearrangement of the fixture will be announced in due course.” However, a report from Sportsmole has identified the most likely time for the rearranged fixture to go ahead, noting:
Liverpool’s participation in the Champions League will keep them busy regularly during December and January during the week, and any gaps are otherwise filled by other cup competitions and Premier League fixtures. The Reds face Southampton in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on December 18, which may lead to semi-final encounters on January 6, 2025 and February 3, 2025.
Liverpool are at least expected to skip the extra Champions League knockout round playoffs – as they currently top the competition table – so this would leave February 11–12 and February 18–19 as possible options.
As such, Liverpool currently have a seven-day game between Wolves and Man City (15-22 February), while Everton also have the same period off between games against Crystal Palace and Man United. This wouldn’t be ideal for both teams, however, with big clashes against Manchester rivals to potentially follow just days after the derby.
The report concluded that an early exit from the FA Cup could also open up the fixture list: “Depending on how both sides fare in the FA Cup, the match could be rescheduled for the fourth round weekend (February 8-9), the fifth round weekend (March 1-2) or the quarter-final dates (March 29-30).”
We have ranked the most entertaining and intense Merseyside derbies between Liverpool and Everton of all time.
When Everton Could Play Liverpool
Mid-week in February may be best
As such, the meeting between the two fierce rivals will now have to be scheduled to a later date. However, that is easier said than done due to the congested fixture list for both teams over the traditionally busy festive period.
At this stage, there is no official new date pencilled in, with the Premier League explaining the “rearrangement of the fixture will be announced in due course.” However, a report from Sportsmole has identified the most likely time for the rearranged fixture to go ahead, noting:
Liverpool’s participation in the Champions League will keep them busy regularly during December and January during the week, and any gaps are otherwise filled by other cup competitions and Premier League fixtures. The Reds face Southampton in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on December 18, which may lead to semi-final encounters on January 6, 2025 and February 3, 2025.
Liverpool are at least expected to skip the extra Champions League knockout round playoffs – as they currently top the competition table – so this would leave February 11–12 and February 18–19 as possible options.
As such, Liverpool currently have a seven-day game between Wolves and Man City (15-22 February), while Everton also have the same period off between games against Crystal Palace and Man United. This wouldn’t be ideal for both teams, however, with big clashes against Manchester rivals to potentially follow just days after the derby.
The report concluded that an early exit from the FA Cup could also open up the fixture list: “Depending on how both sides fare in the FA Cup, the match could be rescheduled for the fourth round weekend (February 8-9), the fifth round weekend (March 1-2) or the quarter-final dates (March 29-30).”
